Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-01-08 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8, 1806.
[NO. 75.]
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 Sale, Freight, or Charter, The complete and fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, 178 tons, or 1400 barrels, JOHN PIKE, master, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to
Martin Fisk. Who wants a FREIGHT also for the Schooner ELIZABETH, B. JOY, Master, 650 barrels burthen. Apply as above. January 6. tf 408
 FOR BOSTON, The excellent fast sailing Schooner SOPHIA, Jonathan Harding, Master, Will sail in a few days—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply on board, or to Moses Myers. January 3. 3t 402
 FOR CHARTER, The Brig HARRIOT, Robert Leech, Master, Apply to Phinehas Dana & Co. Who have received per said Brig, 7 hogsheads N. E. RUM, 17 barrels do. 9 do. SUGAR, 12 do. BEEF, 10 casks RAISINS, 1 hhd. MOLASSES, 9 quintals FISH, 2 bbls. MACKEREL, 5000 BRICKS. January 3. tf 403
The fine new fast sailing Schooner FAME, Wm. Warnon, master, burthen about 700 barrels, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo—will take a freight to the West-Indies if applied for in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30. tf 387
 THE SLOOP GEORGE, Russell Towler, Master, burthen about 400 barrels, wants a freight to Charleston, S. C. or Savannah. Apply to the master, or D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30. tf 388
 For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The American BRIG THOMAS, A. HANNAH, Master, burthen about 1500 barrels Flour. For terms apply to Robert Gibson. Dec. 30. tf 390
 For Freight or Charter, The good Ship Amiable Antoniette, John Williams master, now in complete order to receive a cargo—A part in France will be preferred. Apply to the master on board, or to William Hartshorne, Jun. Dec. 30. tf 391
 For Freight or Charter, The Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, Master, Burthen 1300 barrels. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, Dec. 27. tf 392
 For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast sailing Ship NANKING, Burthen 290 tons, only two years old, can be put to sea at a small expence. For terms apply to Phinehas Dana, & Co. Who have received per said Ship from Lisbon, and offer for Sale,
6000 Bushels SALT, 125 boxes LEMONS. December 18. tf 390
 FOR ANTWERP, The American Brig FRANKLIN, Capt. SMITH, Burthen 250 bbls. will be ready to receive a cargo in 10 days, half of which being engaged, the balance will be received on moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun. December 6. tf 327
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Julia, Capt. Vickery, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels SALT.
 For Charter, to a Port in France, The Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery—burthen 364 hogsheads, in complete order, and will be ready to receive a cargo in twenty days.
 The Ship PORTLAND, Capt. CALLENDER, is also offered for Charter to a Port in France; she will carry 315 hogsheads, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale, 100 Bales Upland COTTON, of a good quality. December 2. tf 314
 For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogsheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners. C. & F. WHITTLE. A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1. tf 248
Rough Hogshead and Barrel STAVES Wanted—Apply to December 18. C. & F. Whittle. 356
ATTENTION: Circumstances having rendered it advisable, the Inhabitants of Norfolk are respectfully informed that the ENGINE No. 1, is removed to the rear of my house No. 110, Main-Street. This situation, being more central, and in the vicinity of a number of Frame Houses, where the danger is greatest, will it is hoped meet publick approbation. Patrick Ryan. January 6. 3t 409
LANDING, 70 Ton Campeachy LOGWOOD. For Sale by Robert Dickson. Rum, Molasses, Coffee, Sugar, Teneriffe and Madeira WINES. January 6. 6t 407
NOTICE. The Court of Appeals having decided that the Lottery for the benefit of William and Mary College, should be re-drawn, the Commissioners thereof notify the publick, that they have accordingly taken measures to carry the same into effect; that every precaution has been used, which was necessary to conduct the Lottery to a fair and speedy conclusion; and that the Lottery will commence on Wednesday, the 15th inst. at the Exchange Coffee-House in the Borough of Norfolk. And, in order that complete justice as the cases will admit, may be done to adventurers in the Lottery, it is hereby further noticed: 1st. That the holders of Tickets, which have been received in payment of prizes supposed to be drawn, have it in their option, either to pay for the same, or to return them to Mr. Greenhow, in Williamsburg, or to Mr. Newsum, in Norfolk, on or before the commencement of the drawing. 2d. That in cases where Tickets were sold for more than Ten Dollars, the surplus, if received, shall on application, be refunded; or such Tickets may be returned to the Commissioners above named, on or before the time last mentioned. Tickets may be had of Mr. Greenhow in Williamsburg, and of Mr. Newsum, in Norfolk. Signed, in behalf of the Commissioners, James Madison, Chairman. Williamsburg, Jan. 1. tf 410
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Mr. Marden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havanna Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY.—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. tf 412
LOST on Friday last, between Benbridge's Hotel and Talbot's Lane, A Fine Madras Handkerchief and two Keys —The finder in returning them to the owner, will receive a suitable reward. Apply at this Office. January 6. 2 413
FOR SALE, 250 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, Afloat. Apply to James Maurice & Co. January 6. tf 414
Landing this day from on board the Schooner Liberty, Joshua Bangs, master, from Jamaica, 68 Puncheons RUM. For Sale by Moses Myers. Dec. 27. 9 386
FOR SALE, A valuable Brick Fire Proof WARE HOUSE, situated on wide water street, nearly opposite Mr. Plume's property. If not disposed of before Saturday the 11th January, 1806, it will on that day, be offered at publick sale. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON. Dec. 30. ts 389
NOTICE. WHEREAS a certain JOHN SNOWDEN, runaway from the subscriber living on Knott's Island, Currituck County, N. C. having eloped in an unjust manner, and leaving a number of honourable debts unpaid, I therefore caution the publick against trusting him on any account. His description is as follows: about 5 feet 5 inches high, light hair, and red face; when standing his knees inclines rather backwards, about 20 years of age, and by trade a house-carpenter. William Simpson. Jan. 1. 2t 399
Sugar & Coffee. THIS DAY landing on Campbell's wharf, from on board the schooner Venus, capt. Goodwin, from Berbice, 21 Hogsheads Prime SUGARS, And a few Bags Prime GREEN COFFEE.—For Sale by Martin Fisk. Jan. 1. tf 400
Great Dismal Swamp. FOR SALE —Three Sixteenths of the New Lebanon Estate, and One Sixth of the Old Lebanon Estate, which comprises a large portion of the most valuable TIMBER of the Swamp; they are intersected by the Canal now almost completed, which connects a water carriage from those Estates with the waters of the Chesapeake.—The terms of Sale will be moderate, and a reasonable accommodation of time will be given for two thirds of the purchase money. For particulars apply to Wm. M. Harvey, near Nixonton, N. C. Jan. 1. 1aw 1st Feb. 396
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 3. tf 262
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
FLOUR. 700 Barrels Mayo Mills of excellent quality, a-float, for Sale by Moses Myers. Dec. 27. tf 381
KENDAL COTTONS. The Subscribers have received per Ship Industry, captain Wright, from Liverpool, A few Bales low priced Kendal COTTONS, which they offer for Sale on liberal terms. Hunter & Gatewood. December 20. tf 363
FOR SALE, Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS—Apply to William Pennock. December 20. tf 367
FOR SALE by the Subscriber, 60 Crates well assorted Earthenware, Just received by the ship Leonidas, from Liverpool. And in Store, 40 Puncheons W. Island RUM, 5 do. Old Jamaica do. 3 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes best Holland GIN, 80 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES, 9 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE, 18 Boxes 8 by 10 WINDOW GLASS, 26 Kegs best British GUNPOWDER, 2 Hogsheads Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, 31 Hogsheads Low Land TOBACCO, 45 Kegs Manufactured do. Petersburg Inspection, 60 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. Alexander Maclure. December 6. 9t 329
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, captain Newcomb, lying at Newton's wharf, 30 hhds. MOLASSES, 100 HIDES. Phinehas Dana & Co. Dec. 20. tf 364
Soap and Candle Manufactory. THE Subscriber informs the Publick, that his Manufactory in Bank-Street, is now in complete operation, and having employed as skilful workmen as any in the United States, he expects a part of the publick patronage. Henry M'Dowell. N. B. FLATS for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, &c.—CASH given for Tallow and Grease. December 20. tf 370
B. REYNOLDS, Has just received per the schooner Regulator, from Boston, and now landing on Campbell's wharf, 1000 bushels coarse Liverpool SALT, 13 Hhds. and 100 bbls. N. E. RUM, 130 Boxes Mould CANDLES, assorted, 30 Chests fresh Hyson TEA, 20 Barrels Spearmint and Liver OIL, 60 Boxes Window GLASS, A few barrels of BEEF, and a quantity of Half Bushel MEASURES, BOXES, PAILS, &c. &c. Also in Store, 20 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 60 do. Fresh RAISINS, 50 Barrels New FLOUR, 10 Kegs excellent BUTTER, A few barrels first quality Sugar; Copperas, Allum, and Roll Brimstone in kegs; Stuffs in kegs of 3 dozen; Bar Iron and Castings of all sizes; Stone and Crocker Ware of every sort; and a general assortment of GROCERIES. TO LET, A convenient HOUSE, pleasantly situated in the fields. Wanted to hire for the ensuing year, a BOY and GIRL, from 12 to 14 years of age. Apply as above. Dec. 27. tf 383
JOHN CONACHY, Begs leave to inform the Publick, that he takes PROFILES from Mr. Hawkins's patent machine, superior to any here tofore taken—Two for 25 Cents. Apply at No. 117, Church-Street. Dec. 27. 6* 378
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, lying at Newton's whf. PRIME PORK, MESS BEEF in half barrels, PRIME do. in do. New-York BUTTER, SALMON in kits, Boxes HERRINGS, Kegs NETS TONGUES, MOULD CANDLES. Jesse Newcomb. Dec. 20. tf 365
FOR SALE, 90 Tons LOGWOOD, 20,000 Feet MAHOGANY, 2000 Feet Mahogany BOARDS, 150 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO, afloat. Apply to John Granbery. Who offers for Rent, A DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated near Boush-street, lately occupied by Col. Davies. December 2. 5w 317
JOSEPH MARZORATI, & Co. Just arrived from Baltimore with a large assortment of Looking Glasses, Pictures, Prints, Spy Glasses, Spectacles, Reading Glasses, Mathematical Instruments, &c. all of which will be sold low for cash. Carving, Gilding, and Re-Gilding done.—Fancy Cornices, and all kinds of Frames made. Apply at No. 117, Church-Street. Dec. 27. 6* 379
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. tf 339
Warranted Eight-Day CLOCKS. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he has taken part of that Shop now occupied by Mr. Chapman, at the head of Bank-Street, where he offers for Sale a number of warranted Eight-Day Clocks, direct from his Manufactory—and a good assortment of imported Watches, Watch Materials, and Jewellery, viz. Breast Pins, Ear Nobs, Hoops, Rings, Pencil Cases, Fancy Hair Combs, do. Sliders, do. Paste Flowers, Watch Seals, Keys, Chains, and Watch Glasses. CLOCKS, Time-Pieces, and Watches, carefully cleaned and repaired, and all favours gratefully acknowledged. Nathaniel Munroe. ALSO FOR SALE, 800 Sets assorted KNIVES & FORKS, 50 Doz. Double Spring BRACES, 25 Pair Plated CANDLESTICKS, RAZORS and PENKNIVES, 4 Barrels CRANBERRIES, 6 Kegs Picked CUCUMBERS, 2 Barrels WALNUTS, 6 Dozen Mens' Fine HATS. December 23. 4w 374
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. IN consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately.) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 129
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
  10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb.   8d, do. 9d per lb.   Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb.   6d, do. 10d per lb.   4d, do. 3s. per M.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb.   6d, do. 4s 6d per M.   4d, do. 3s do.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   2d, do. 2s. 7 1-2d do.   ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 13. 303
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT REISS, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be made for payment. James Callis, Adm'r. Dec. 11. tf 340
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the night of the 30th November last, a Negro Man named JOE, well known in this Borough, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, of a light brown colour, high cheek bones, well made and very active, has a remarkable scar upon his neck just under the jaw, and has lately been burnt in the hand and whipped.—Whoever will apprehend said Negro, secure him in some jail, or give such information so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward—Masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring or conveying away said slave, as the law will be strictly enforced against any person or persons so offending. Wright Southgate. December 13. tf 348
FOR SALE The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ambley —Consisting of 137 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13. tf 271
THE SUBSCRIBER, Has removed to the third fire proof Warehouse on Gibson's wharf, where he has for Sale, Antigua and Jam. Rum by the hhd. Loaf and Brown SUGAR—A few bags COFFEE. A few pipes & hhds. London particular & Teneriffe WINES, 120 cases very excellent 7 years old CLARET. And is now Landing from on board the sch'r Catherine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua and Nevis, Antigua and Nevis Rum and Molasses. HARRISON ALLMAND. December 27. tf 384
Green Coffee and Sugar. Now Landing from on board the schooner Lydia, captain Livingston, from Guadalupe. 41 Hogsheads SUGAR, 8 Hhds. } 14 Tierces } BEST GREEN COFFEE. 12 Bags } For Sale by William Pennock. December 16. 3w 354

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 8, 1806.
From our correspondent at Baltimore, we have received papers to the 4th, and by captain Butler, in the sloop George, from New-York, we have been favoured with papers of that city to the 3d, by which we observe, that advices have been received at New-York to the 10th November, not so late by 10 days as those received here by the Highland Mary. They are chiefly relating to the operations of the French army after the surrender of Ulm. We have extracted a few of the Bulletins from the French papers, but we find most of them without interest, the progress of the French army, being scarcely impeded, except by a few trifling skirmishes.
We can only account for this in one way, that the superiority of the French army, made any great resistance very hazardous. The Russian and Austrian armies have retreated into Bohemia, where they, it would appear, will wait for the arrival of the whole Russian force, and then attempt something worthy of two such mighty empires.
LATE GRAND NAVAL ACTION.
A correspondent has favoured us with some very judicious remarks upon this last work of the great Nelson, accompanied with an exact view of the position of the two fleets during the action. For want of a plate, we cannot present our readers with this view, we must, therefore, endeavour to describe it as accurately as we can, in order to introduce our correspondent's remarks. The view shews the combined fleet drawn up in a crescent of two lines, convexing to the leeward. The leeward, or outer column, composed of 23 sail, and the weather or inner column of ten ships. The ships in the second crescent are placed alternately against the ships of the first curved line, except the centre, where two are placed against one English. The combined fleets with their heads to the northward, the wind west. We now proceed in the words of our correspondent.
A view of the battle off Cape Trafalgar, between Lord Nelson, commander in chief of a British squadron of twenty-seven sail of the line, and the combined fleet, under the orders of Admirals Villeneuve and Gravina, composed of thirty-three sail of the line, fought on the 21st of October, 1805. Wind at west and moderate.
On the appearance of Nelson, the combined fleet formed in the order of battle they had adopted, which was two curved lines, according to the plan annexed, having the convexed part to the leeward, forming a kind of double crescent. The weathermost line consists of every alternate ship, being placed about a cable's length to windward of her second a-head and a-stern. Ad. Villeneuve was in the centre, and Ad. Gravina in the rear, but the French and Spanish ships were intermixed without any regard to order of national squadron. Lord Nelson made the signal to bear up on the combined fleet in two columns, leading the weather column himself, and Admiral Collingwood the second in command, leading the lee column. The commander in chief of the British fleet, was about the tenth ship from the van in the action, and the second in command the twelfth from the rear, leaving the van of the combined fleet unoccupied, and the succeeding ships breaking through a stern of their leaders, anders, and engaging their opponents at the muzzles of their guns.
This sketch is drawn from Admiral Collingwood's official letter to the Admiralty. The action, it is well known, concluded with nineteen of the combined fleet having struck their colours, and lasted from meridian to 3 P. M. with great gallantry on both sides.
The five ships, however, in the van of the combined fleet, (whether French or Spanish, or both, I do not know) from some cause unknown, did not perform what was in their power, perhaps the proper signals were not made, or if made, not seen and obeyed.
Admiral Collingwood says, that the order in which the combined fleet was formed, was new; it is not so in theory, though not many instances have occurred of its being put into practice. One great object, however, of the commander of the combined fleet, in forming a double crescent, was to rake his enemy from all points, as bearing up to attack him, as well as to preserve his order of defence from being broken. And by having a double crescent or two curved lines, the leewardmost of which being more than double the strength of the weathermost, and both closely and correctly formed. The plan of defence was extremely judicious, for the commander of the combined fleet must have known that Nelson's system was always to cut the line of his enemy, and that he would attempt it at all hazards, and at many points. Hence the commander of the combined fleet must have intended that his unoccupied van should have acted as a corps de reserve, and to have afforded succour to that part of his line which should be hardest pressed in the action. The five disengaged ships then ought to have tacked and doubled on the British to windward, as soon as the action became general, which from their position, it was easy to have done. And by that have cut the line of the weather division of the English, or otherwise have commanded and taken advantage according to circumstances, which a situation to windward, and a surplus force so formidable presents to our view. Had the force engaged been reversed, and thirty-three English ships formed in a similar manner as the combined fleet were, and twenty-seven French and Spanish ships in the situation of the English, not one of the two latter would have escaped from capture or destruction. Not from superior sea-generalship, for the English are not superior in the science of naval tactics, but they are more dexterous in handling their ships, and more obedient to signals and orders, and five of
their ships would never have remained idle spectators on such a momentous occasion.
Admiral Collingwood gives us no particular description of the frigates which attended, nor of the manner in which the three deckers were posted, or other particular ships, except those of the chief commanders on each side. It will be taken for granted, that the heaviest ships were placed in and near the center. It will be noticed, that as five of the combined fleet were unoccupied, there were only twenty-eight of them opposed to twenty-seven English. And as the centre ought, in a plan of defence, to be made strong, it is more than probable that the commander of the combined fleet, in forming his double curved line had two of his heaviest ships in the center. And the British it is presumed, for the most powerful reason, laid their ships abreast of the weather combined line, while they broke and confused them in their strongest line to leeward.
In giving this sketch, it must be acknowledged that we are in want of many particulars to form a correct view of the conduct observed on both sides, and such particulars would be a benefit to the science of naval war.
The most powerful reasons that can be adduced to lead us into a supposition that the British attacked the second line of the combined fleet, a-breast, while they broke that of the first by cutting it, are as follows:—
The weather curved line of the combined fleet was placed alternately as described, about a cable's length to windward of their leeward line. And if the English had broke and cut this line as they did the other, the distance between the two lines being so small, and the wind blowing from the westward, the ships as soon as disabled, would have dropped near the first line, and run the hazard of falling on board of their friends. Whereas this hazard is obviated by placing them abreast of their opponents, while at the same time being disentangled from the leeward ships they would, in case of need, have left the ships to windward, and have gone to the aid of their friends which were hardest pressed, and this choice was one of the advantages the attacking fleet had over the one attacked, by placing their ships in the most eligible position.
The two following are translations from copies of letters, written by an officer of the French fleet at Cadiz, to a friend in Bordeaux, copies of these letters were handed about in manuscript at Bordeaux, but such is the miserable state of the Press in that country, that no journalist dare publish them. Captain Gordon arrived here on Saturday last, procured at Bordeaux these copies, which he politely has favoured us with. He has also favoured us with a list of all the ships now remaining, received from the same officer; They are as follows:—
   FRENCH. SPANISH.     Le Pluton Santa Anna   Le Neptune St. Justa   L' Heros St. Leonarda   L' Argonaute Prince of Asturias   L' Algesiras Astanauez.  
CADIZ October 29.
Since our last accounts of 25th inst. we learn that the French ship Indomptable has arrived on the North coast and sunk, more than 300 men are said to have perished in her. The Aigle when manœuvred by the English, after resisting the storm for three days and nights, on the Southern coast, attempted to gain a port, which they were near effecting, when by loss of her cable she stranded between St. Marie and St. Real. She was abandoned instantly, and the crew taken up. Her brave commander M. Courrege is since dead of the many wounds he received in the engagement, so that there now remains of our fine squadron only five French and five Spanish ships. The English having sent a flag of truce to require that the sick and wounded Prisoners should be exchanged, a French Frigate, accompanied by 6 boats was dispatched to receive them. We are informed by the English officers on board the Flag of Truce, of the death of Lord Nelson, the commanding officer of the fleet, as also of that of three officers of rank, this is reported moreover that they had burnt the Colossus and lost eight other ships during and subsequent to the action. Such at least is the statement made by them. They add likewise that they had preserved but six of the Spanish and one of the French captured vessels. A number of pieces of wrecked vessels have been met with on the North coast between Aymont and St. Lucar. Intelligence is received of the loss of the Spanish ships the Monarca and Rayo, there have been likewise discovered on the Southern coast, masts belonging to the Berwick, and Swiftsure, this latter is probably the English ship of the same name. It is expected that Dumanoir has preserved nine French vessels, no news of him has yet reached us. Generally speaking, the French Ships have suffered a great loss of men, they took early in the action several ships, which were afterwards retaken. Gravina is nearly recovered of his wounds. Admiral Rozily has hoisted his flag on board the Heros, he arrived on the 25.
November 1.
We learn that three Spanish ships, the Rayo, Monarca and Bahama, are stranded on the north coast; measures have been taken for relieving their crews. The French ship L'Argonaute, which yesterday rode at anchor within the harbour is much shattered from being cannonaded by three English ships, whom she opposed by a constant fire. The English were fired upon from the fortress, and obliged to bear away. The Argonaute still remains within the harbour. The Santa Trinidad has been burnt by the English. They have burnt also, independent of the Colossus, one of their ships called the Polyphemus. A wreck bearing the name of the Royal Sovereign, has been found, which induces the belief that this ship was in the engagement, and if lost, there was on board of her 200,000 piastres, which she was transporting from England.
We are informed by a French officer, just returned in the Hermoine frigate, which sailed lately with a flag of truce, that the Redoubtable sunk 24 hours after she was manned by the English. The captain, M. Lucar, with 126 men were saved, the remainder of the crew perished. When he struck he had 250 men killed, and 270 wounded.
It is with pleasure we learn that the brave captain of the Imprepid, M. Infernet, who preferred that his vessel should sink rather than strike, had the good fortune to be saved, and is now on board an English ship. The above-mentioned officer, who has been with the English since the 21st, assures us that they will not be able to preserve of their prizes, above 3 Spanish and not a single French ship; that nine or ten of their own were missing, and that of the fourteen vessels now before our harbour, nine only were
engaged in the action, the others having arrived subsequently, some from the Mediterranean, and others from the westward. We are still ignorant of the fate of three or four French ships. It is hoped that they have escaped under the orders of Dumanoir. The English ships Tonant and Colossus, which were obliged to be burnt, had previously struck, one to the Pluton, the other to the Algezas, who boarded them. On both sides there was an unexampled slaughter, particularly on board the French ships, whose crews fought so obstinately and closely, that there was observed three or four sail, French and English, lashed together, from which situation they were, with considerable hazard, disengaged.
NEW-YORK, December 27.
Extract of a letter from Charles Martin, Esq. Post-Master at Waterford, Erie county, to a gentleman in Lancaster, dated December 5, 1805.
Judsen and Isaac Farren are just returned from Detroit. They bring bad news from that place, that the Indians are gathering in force, and threaten Detroit with a second conflagration. The people are in great alarm, and turning out to arms in every direction. If they had not come away the day they did, they would have been enrolled in the militia the next day. This I suppose is owing to the withdrawing of the troops, as there is now only a part of a company of artillery there, under captain Dyson."
To Correspondents by Mail.—As there are not less than three towns in the United States by the name of Bristol, and each rising into note and commercial importance, letters addressed to correspondents at one, are frequently sent to the post-office at another, where it cannot be ascertained which of the other two was originally intended. By this means, letters almost daily become mis-sent, and meet with so much delay as to lose their object, even before they arrive at their place of destination. It is therefore recommended, that the superscription of all letters, and packages, destined from one state to another, and addressed to the above mentioned towns, omit not the name of the state. Postmasters would then avoid the too frequent imputation of negligence and procrastination, and the object of the writer be seasonably effected. A few editors in the principal commercial cities would not depart from their profession or duty in giving this publicity.
D. A. LEONARD, Dep. P. M. Bristol, R. I. Dec. 20, 1805.
CONTINUATION OF
Late Interesting Intelligence,
Received by the ship Highland Mary, in 35 DAYS from Bourdeaux, and extracted from Paris papers received at the office of the Publick Ledger.
PARIS, November 13.
Whilst the French army astonishes by the rapidity of its victorious march, the coalesced powers distinguish themselves by the activity of their diplomacy. If the exploits of the former occupy a part of the journals, the journeys of the monarchs or of their ministers fill the rest; this is half for glory and half for ridicule.
When the war began, the foreign gazettes put all the sovereigns at the head of their armies. It was a spectacle worthy of general admiration; we thought ourselves returned to those heroic times when they who wore the crown, were themselves capable of maintaining its honour. The emperor of Germany was already represented at the head of his immense army, directing its operations, and leaving to his best commanders only the glory of executing his orders; but the august Generalissimo shows himself to his army, reappears in his capital, posts off to Prague, goes to Wels to behold the ravages committed by his good allies, and returns to Vienna to shut himself up in a convent and to get his furniture packed up; all in a single month! This is doubtless an activity which the most expeditious couriers of his cabinet might be proud of; but the history of this short campaign proves that this talent does not quite suffice to save an Empire. On his side, the emperor of Russia shows himself very proficient in the principles of his allies, it may be seen that he has more confidence in his abilities as a negotiator than a general; that he attaches more importance to diplomatic talents than military renown. He appears eminently penetrated with the maxim of the Roman orator: Cedant arma Tugoe. He was unwilling to give up to his ambassadors the palm which he prizes the most. Sovereigns have hitherto judged that their honour required of them to show themselves at the head of their armies, and to get themselves represented, in foreign courts, not to expose to unlickly chances, to the humiliation of refusals and to direct affronts, their persons, which should always be sacred. The emperor Alexander has thought otherwise, and instead of putting himself in a position to direct the cause in person to accelerate or delay the march of his troops, he shows himself to the people of Berlin, and to rejoice at the festivals of the court. He had no doubt very important confidential communications to make; but as this strange step has proved unsuccessful, his majesty must speedily take to the recourse of travelling to escape the embarrassment of a longer stay. He thought of repairing to Vienna, but the emperor Napoleon has prevented the rendezvous. Besides, his majesty the emperor of Russia may perhaps be detained for some time longer at Berlin by the hopes of seeing another illustrious traveller arrive there: we mean Lord Harrowby, who has not been thought unworthy of figuring in an affair of such magnitude, for want of George III. beside the emperor of all the Russias. What embarrasses observers in this important conjecture, is, that the minister for foreign affairs has as yet reaped nothing from his administration, even by the avowal of his own party, but the reputation of a man without views, without means, and without any political character. It is true, they give him for counsellor Mr. Hammond, whose mission to the United States only displayed an eternal talker, whose mediocrity broke out through his verbose eloquence. It is then highly doubtful whether there be in both heads any hopes for the coalition, and any thing honourable in this interview, for the Emperor Alexander.
But, to speak seriously of this complication of intrigue without caution and even without effect, it is scandalous to see in it a sovereign disguising his character, and debasing the dignity of his crown for interests foreign to the good of his states; whilst his adversary acquires every day more advantages in the field of honour, and whilst, at the head of 250,000 soldiers accustomed to vanquish, the Emperor Napoleon has already enabled himself to brave all obstacles and to triumph over all seductions. It is a miserable spectacle to behold sovereigns so busied with secret intrigues, useless journeys, indiscreet steps and clandestine corruptions; at the same time that, to borrow the words of Virgil,
Caesar magnus ad altum Pulminat Euphraten viamque effectat Olympo. November 16.
H. M. the EMPEROR has consented to withdraw his troops from the Neapolitan States. They were stationed there by virtue of the stipulations of the treaty of Florence. The motives of prudence, guarantee and safety which have determined this measure, acquired no doubt a new force by the circumstance of a continental war. No doubt but it was also the interest of France to make sure by a useful and easy conquest, of a kingdom which borders so near on the states of H. M. to him that he had plac-
ed an obstacle is the way of a general peace; he has followed the principle of that generous and moderate policy which serves him for a rule in all his determinations, and has consented to conclude the following treaty with H. M. the king of the two-Sicilies:
H. M. the king of the two-Sicilies and H. M. the EMPEROR of the FRENCH and KING of ITALY wishing to prevent the friendly relations which unite their states from being compromised by the events of a war of which they wish to diminish the evils, by restraining as much as in them lies, the theatre of the present hostilities, have appointed for ministers plenipotentiary; viz. H. M. the king of the two Sicilies, H. excellency Marquis de Gallo, his ambassador at Paris to H. M. the EMPEROR of the FRENCH as well in this quality as in that of KING of ITALY; and H. M. the EMPEROR, H. excellency Charles-Maurice Talleyrand, minister for foreign affairs; who after having exchanged their full powers, agreed sub signature , on what follows:
"Art. I. H. M. the king of the two Sicilies promises to remain neutral during the course of the present war between France; on the one side, and England, Austria, Russia and all the belligerent Powers on the other. He engages himself to repel by force and by the employment of all the means in his power, every attempt which shall be aimed at the rights and duties of neutrality."
"II. In consequence of this engagement H. M. the king of the two-Sicilies will permit no corps of troops belonging to any belligerent Power to land on or penetrate into any part of his territory, and he engages himself to observe, both by sea and land, and in the police of the harbours, the principles and laws of the strictest neutrality."
"III. H. M. moreover engages not to intrust the command of his armies and fortified places to any Russian or Austrian officer or to any other belonging to the belligerent Powers; the French emigrants are comprized in the same exclusion."
"IV. H. M. the king of the two Sicilies engages not to permit the entrance into his port of any squadron belonging to the belligerent Powers."
"V. H. M. the EMPEROR of the FRENCH confiding in the above-mentioned premises and engagements, consents to order the kingdom of Naples to be evacuated by his troops. This evacuation shall be entirely finished one month after the exchange of the ratifications; at which time, the fortified places and military posts shall be delivered up to the officers of H. M. the king of the two Sicilies, in the state in which they are, and it is agreed on, that in the interval of the month employed in those operations, the French army shall be maintained and treated as heretofore."
"VI. H. M. the EMPEROR of the FRENCH moreover engages himself to recognize the neutrality of the kingdom of the Sicilies, by sea and land, during the whole of the present war."
"The ratifications of the present convention shall be exchanged at Naples within the shortest delay."
"Done at Paris the 21st September, 1805."
The Marquis de Gallo, CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND.
(L. S.) (L. S.) Ratified at Portici, the 8th October, 1805. (Signed) FERDINAND. And under, Tommaso Ferras. (Moniteur.)
We have received London news of the 2d November. The Morning Chronicle of that day contains a just deprecation of the conduct of the administration, and the ministerial papers dare make no answer, in the critical situation in which the daily intelligence from the continent places their employers. The publick opinion pronounces itself too loudly against the system of a continental war, for it to find any apologists. The general subject of conversation throughout every part of the kingdom, is to lament the bitterness of the first fruits of this coalition, and the disastrous result it must be productive of upon the prosperity of England. People have no hesitation in declaring that it would be better for her to have lost the half of her navy or her colonies, than to see annihilated on the continent the influence and connexions necessary to her welfare. The former misfortune might be repaired by time, sacrifices and courage; but the new losses are utterly irretrievable. It is justly apprehended that France grown more powerful by these unheard of successes, may labour less, in the peace now inevitable to aggrandize herself, than to destroy entirely the hopes and connexions of her enemy; that the result of this pacification may be the absolute sacrifice of the English interests, the renunciation of all trade with her, and a common league against a power which has neither bounds nor rivals. This new conflagration, long looked upon as a chimera, begins to appear more practicable than a coalition vicious in its very principle. The voice of France acquires a much greater strength after so many victories, if she asks of nations only the honour of restoring to them all the liberty of the seas and commercial equality, the sacred ties of industry. They will think they again hear the voice of Gelo requiring of the vanquished Carthaginians, to murder their children no longer on the altars of a deaf and cruel Idol.
In this state of things, the citizens of London see no other remedy, but peace. Several guilds and clubs have presented addresses to the Lord Mayor, praying him to summon a common hall, for the purpose of drawing up an humble address to be presented to the king, upon this object. This general wish of the people is thwarted by the prorogation of parliament; but according to the opinion expressed in the Morning Chronicle, it would be better to dissolve the parliament and call a new one, than to prolong the momentous crisis at which the nation now stands, and which every day's delay renders more dreadful. After the victory of Ulm, the crossing of the Inn, the retreat of the Russians and the position of the Archduke Charles, nothing can stop the Emperor Napoleon, but just propositions and a solid peace less advantageous and more difficult for the coalition.
Who would believe, however, that in such an extremity the English ministry would have recourse to those vile subterfuges, those miserable resources which, a hundred times made use of, have always turned to their shame and discredit, the forging of news? A few days ago, a man, said to be coming from the vicinity of Ulm, related publicly, that he had seen the Russians and Austrians surrounding the French army before that town; he protested that it was impossible for it to avoid the impending destruction: he even made affidavit in open court to the truth of his narrative, and the cheering detail was joyfully stuck up for several days successively in Lloyd's coffee-house!!! This impudent manœuvre, this ephemeral trick, frustrated by the authentick news of subsequent events, completed the ridicule which attends all Mr. Pitt's operations. His administration is now the object of the researches of politicians, and will hereafter be looked into with the microscope of virtuoses, without their being able to find a grain of sense throughout the whole of it. He is compared to Mack for misfortune, and the annals of Great-Britain exhibit no minister whose conceptions have proved more fatal to his country. By exaggerating the maritime and colonial power, he has hastened its downfall: by disproportioning the enterprises to the strength, he has rendered them more difficult: by always putting his petty, hateful passions in the place of the national interest, he has rendered wars more disastrous and treaties of peace less advantageous. The dissolution of the two first coalitions, afforded two wholesome lessons, had their projector been wise enough to take warning from

them. The capitulation of Ulm, by causing the overthrow of the third, is more fatal to England than to Austria. Mr. Pitt will not have remaining from it, even where withal to comfort his apologists with conjectures upon the determination of the king of Prussia. Lord Harrowby will arrive in Berlin only to give himself more positive information upon this fresh disappointment.
For some weeks past there has been a great bustle about the expedition: hitherto it has proved literally Much Ado about Nothing . The command was at first promised to the Duke of York; but this appointment gave rise to warm debates in the council. The wisest heads did not judge it prudent to stake another enterprise of this importance on the fortune of the Prince. But the most positive reason of this delay, is the very unexpected turn of affairs, the prodigious success of the French upon the Danube, and the determination of the king of Prussia. The least misfortune that could happen to the hero of this expedition, would be to make a useless excursion; it is publicly said, that the winds will not prove favourable.
November 19.
(Extract of the Court Gazette.)
(Having some time since presented to our Readers the Bulletin of the capture of Ulm, we now insert for their satisfaction the official account given of that event by the Austrian government.)
H. R. H. the Archduke Ferdinand retreated from the environs of Ulm, in the evening of the 14th October, with a part of the grand army, in which was a great number of Cavalry. He directed his march through Franconia, accompanied by Field Marshal Lieutenant Prince Schwarzenberg. On the 12th Oct. his head-quarters were at Gunzenhausen, a small town in the principality of Anspach, situate on the Altmuhl. H. R. H. and his troops were received there in such a manner as might be expected from the friendly relations subsisting with the court of Prussia. Several enemies cannon, as well as prisoners, fell into his hands in the retrograde march to the Upper Palatinate.
Besides that of the army which had been previously detached under the orders of Field Marshal Lieutenant Kienmayer, and which is now united on the Inn with the Russian Army, another part commanded by Field Marshal Lieutenant Jellichich withdrew in safety towards the Tyrol. That part which remained at Ulm had to support the most terrible attacks. The action on the 14th October, was obstinate and bloody. The two armies fought with a fury of which there are few examples, with various success and a considerable loss, on all the points round Ulm and particularly in the environs of Elchingen, and on the Michelsberg, the Kuhlberg and the Galgenberg. The superiority of numbers but more particularly the advantageous position which the French army alone was enabled to take, by crossing the Prussian territory at length decided the victory in favour of the enemy. It is to those circumstances and by extraordinary efforts that he has obtained advantages which have cost him pretty dear.
On the 17th October that part of the Austrian army which was still in Ulm, invested by superior forces and unable, notwithstanding the most courageous efforts to defend itself any longer in unfinished fortifications, was under the melancholy necessity (as we have just learnt) of accepting the proposals for capitulation which were made to it. The articles of this capitulation are not yet known; and as it has been impossible to send off official detailed reports during an uninterrupted sequel of almost unexampled engagements, it is not yet in the power of government to give any further elucidations of the circumstances which have attended and followed these melancholy events: the loss is certainly considerable and sensible, but neither discouraging nor decisive. The vast Austrian monarchy, peopled with faithful and brave inhabitants, presents resources enough to repair this loss and reconcile us with daily fortune. The Tyrol is covered with the troops already posted there, and which are now joined by the corps of Field Marshal Lieutenant Jellichich; it is also defended by its militia, its armed volunteers, by the courage and fidelity of the inhabitants, and by reinforcements from the army of Italy, which have repaired thither by forced marches, and which guard the narrow passages of the northern part, under the orders of Field Marshal Lieutenant Chasteler and Saint-Julien. The Austrian and Russian army, under the Commander in chief Kutusow, and the Field Marshal Lieutenants Meerfeldt and Kienmayer, cover the Inn. The second Russian army, commanded by general Buxhowden, which is very numerous, advances with the greatest celerity to join the first. The great decisions of the sovereigns of Russia and Prussia afford the most consolatory hopes. This, together with the energetic demonstrations of the brave and loyal Hungarians, will form an union, and no measure will be omitted that may be likely to contribute to the general safety.
5th November.
The inquietudes which have reigned in this capital for this month past, that is to say, since a fortnight after the opening of the campaign, are now succeeded by the trouble and agitation occasioned by a sudden fright. The court takes no longer the trouble to conceal from us the disasters of the army of Swabia, and the precipitate retreat of the one commanded by the Archduke Charles; this trouble would now be useless, since it is making open preparations to depart. The most precious pieces of furniture are removing from the Palace, and are embarking night and day upon the Danube. The bustle observed in the hotels of the Princes and ministers, gives reason to believe that the French are at no great distance, and their approach occasions a general consternation.
However, the most cruel apprehension entertained, is that which is inspired by the Russians. We are reduced to dread our allies still more than our enemies. The Cossacks above all, are a destructive scourge: they plunder, ravish and massacre, wherever they can escape the vigilance of their officers. Some baggage belonging to the Austrian army fell into their hands. The French would perhaps have spared it more. At Vaglabruck, the Russians ransacked a farm house, and killed two young girls in a cellar, after satisfying their brutal passions on them. As an Austrian captain was attempting to arrest the authors of these atrocities, a Russian soldier, came behind him, and knocked his brains out with the butt-end of his musket. This murder made the Austrian soldiers run to arms; a bloody engagement ensued between them and the Russians; twenty men were killed on both sides, and nothing but the intervention of the superior officers of both nations could put an end to the fight.
SIXTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Ried, 11th Brumaire, 2d Nov. year 14.
Prince Mu continued his pursuit of the enemy, and arrived on the 9th before Lambach. The Austrian generals, seeing that their troops could no longer hold out; made 8 Russian battalions advance to protect their retreat. The 17th Regiment of Infantry of the line, the 1st Rangers and the 8th dragoons charged the Russians with impetuosity, and, after a brisk fire of musketry, threw them into disorder and led them as far as Lambach. We made 500 prisoners, among whom about a hundred are Russians.
On the 10th in the morning, Prince Murat writes that general Walter, with his division of cavalry, took possession of Wels. The division of dragoons of general Beaumont, and the 1st division of the corps of
the army took position at Lambach. The bridge upon the Traun was cut down; Marshal Davoust caused it to be replaced by a bridge of boats. The enemy attempted to defend the left bank, colonel Valterre, of the 30th regiment, rushed one of the first into a boat and crossed the river, general Bisson, making his dispositions to cross over, received a ball in the arm.
Another division of the corps of Marshal Davoust is beyond Lambach on the road to Steyer. The rest of his corps of the army is on the heights of Lambach.
Marshal Soult will arrive this evening at Wels. Marshal Lannes will arrive this evening at Lintz. General Marmont is marching to turn the position of the river of the Enns.
Prince Murat bestows great praise on colonel Coureux, the commander of the 17th regiment of Infantry of the line. It would be impossible for the troops, under any circumstances, to show more impetuosity and courage.
At the moment of his arrival at Salzburg, marshal Bernadotte detached general Kellerman at the head of his advanced guard in pursuit of a column of the enemy, which was retreating by the road of Cassirina. It sheltered itself behind the fort of Passing in the defile of Colling. However strong its position might be, the carabineers of the 27th regiment of light Infantry attacked it with impetuosity. General Werle made captain Campobano go round the fort by almost impracticable ways. Five thousand men, three of whom are officers, were made prisoners. The enemy's column, three thousand men strong, was dispersed in the heights. We have found such a quantity of arms there, that we are in hopes of picking up a great many prisoners. General Kellerman bestows great praise on the conduct of the chief of battalion Barbe Latour. General Werle had his coat shot to rags.
Our advanced posts write from Wels that the emperor of Germany arrived there on the 25th October; that he there learned the fate of his army of Ulm, and that he was convinced with his own eyes of the frightful ravages which the Russians are committing every where, and of the extreme discontent of his people. It is asserted that he returned to Vienna without alighting from his carriage.
The ground is covered with snow: the rains are over; the cold has set in, it is pretty rigorous; it is not a "beginning of November, but a month of January. This weather being drier, has the advantage of being wholesomer and more favourable to our march.
SEVENTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
LAMBACH, 12th Brumaire, 3d Nov. year 14.
To day the 12th, Marshal Davoust has advanced posts near Steyer. Gen. Milhaud, with the reserve of the Cavalry under the orders of Prince Murat, entered Lintz on the 10th. Marshal Lannes arrived there on the 12th, with his corps of the army. Considerable magazines were found at Lintz, the inventories of which are not yet arrived; in the hospitals were many sick, among whom a hundred Russians. Some prisoners were taken, among whom were fifty Russians.
In the action of Lambach, were two pieces of Russian cannon among those taken. A Russian general and a colonel of Austrian hussars were killed.
The wound which gen. Bisson, commander of the first division of the corps of the army of Marshal Davoust, has received in the arm, is sufficiently serious to prevent his serving during the rest of the campaign. It is, however, not dangerous. The emperor has given the command of this division to gen. Caffarelli.
Since our crossing the Inn, we have taken between fifteen and eighteen hundred prisoners, Austrians and Russians, without comprising the sick.
The corps of gen. Marmont set off from Lambach on the 12th at twelve o'clock.
The emperor has established his head quarters at Lambach, where it is presumed he will pass the whole night of the 12th.
The season continues very rigorous; the ground is covered with snow, and the weather very cold.
At Lambach magazines of salt were found, to the value of several millions. In the chest of Lintz were several hundred thousand florins.
The Russians have laid every thing waste at Wels, Lambach and all the surrounding villages. In some villages they have killed eight or ten peasants.
Vienna is in the utmost agitation and disorder. It is said that the emperor of Austria, settled at the convent of the Benedictines of Melk. It appears that the rest of the month of November will see great and important events.
Mr. Lezay, minister of France at Salzburg had an audience of the emperor at the moment his majesty was setting off from Brannau. He had not till then ceased to reside at Salzburg.
There is no news of Mr. Larochefoucauld: he is thought to be still at Vienna. At the moment when the Austrian army crossed the Inn, he asked for his passport, which was refused him.
Several Russian deserters have arrived to-day.
VIENNA, October 27.
H. M. the emperor is once more set off for the army. The Archduke Ferdinand is returned to Bohemia to take the command of an army and the Archduke Palatine is gone to Hungary to organise the Hungarian levy.
It is still said that the Archduke Charles will take the chief command of the army in Germany and will be replaced in that of Italy by the Archduke John. All the battalions of reserve are repairing by forced marches to join the grand army. The first column of the second Russian army lately passed through Braun in Moravia.
HANOVER, November 1.
The greater part of the electorate is occupied by the Prussian troops; those which were at Lenzen have crossed the Elbe and will arrive in a few days at Fullersleben, Memerssen and Gefhorn. Yesterday a large train of artillery passed through Hanover, on its way from Hildesheim to Wunstroff. The Prussian general Larisch is here. Lodgings are bespoken at the principal inn for H. S. H. the Duke of Brunswick, but we learn that this Prince is to remain for some days longer at Berlin. Lieutenant General Kleits is expected here to-morrow.
The royal and electoral regency have appointed the college of deputation to give the necessary orders concerning the march and maintenance of the Prussian troops.
A great quantity of bread has been sent off from hence for the French troops at Hameln, within these few days past. General Barbou has also laid on heavy requisitions on all the bailiwicks adjoining that Fortress. All the houses in the neighbourhood of Hameln have been levelled to the ground and the trees and hedges burnt.
Since the Prussians have entered this country, we have grounds for hoping that the Russians will not favour us with their company, and we feel no little pleasure at our apprehensions being removed of lodging such guests.
HAMBURGH, November 2.
Russia and Sweden have made very considerable demands of money on the Senate of this town, of Bremen and of Verden, but it is asserted that the latter have declared their incompetency to determine on such a demand, which must necessarily be submitted to the decision of the citizens.
Besides the Prussian troops already arrived in
Hanover, the regiment of Prince Louis and another the name of which is not mentioned, are expected there.
The emperor of Russia has quitted Berlin. He had received a courier from general Kutusow, who, they say, asked new instructions of his majesty, after expressing to him the surprise he felt upon arriving on the theatre of war, at meeting only a remnant of 16 or 18 thousand Austrians, instead of 80 thousand which he was to have found there. It is said that these dispatches, and some others received from Vienna, have hastened the departure of the Czar. He goes directly to Prague and from thence to the army of general Kutusow.
It appears that this Sovereign has been unable to shake the resolution that the king of Prussia had taken to preserve peace to his subjects. This may be judged of by the last rescript published in Prussia. It having been rumoured that his majesty the king of Prussia wished to take an active part in the war, all the legal authorities are enjoined by this rescript to make known to the people that the military preparations of Prussia have no other object in view, but the maintenance of the strictest neutrality; that the measures hitherto taken are only intended to secure its guarantee, and that no other construction should be put upon them.
It is doubtless in the same light that we are to look upon the occupation of Hanover by Prussian troops. The wish of the whole north of Germany will be accomplished, if by the negotiations begun between the court of Berlin and the cabinets of Paris and Petersburg, this electorate be again comprised in the limits of the Prussian neutrality. People begin to flatter themselves that it will be so; and it is thought that his majesty has taken possession of Hanover only to keep from the Russians and Swedes the pretext that called them to it. The French are shut up in Hameln, and it is thought that the Russians will not advance beyond Lauenburg.
November 3.
The Russian and Swedish army which is now crossing the country of Mecklenburgh is only twenty thousand men strong; but it is asserted that it will be reinforced by some more Russian and Swedish regiments. One of the first that was embarked at Revel, met with a very great loss: eleven vessels, laden with cossacks and horses, foundered, not a single man was saved. The Hanoverian legion, about eight thousand men strong, has also landed: it was at first to have passed through the Sound to repair to Stralsund; but in consequence of the new arrangements that have been taken, it is arrived in the electorate of Hanover. A great number of muskets and other arms have been landed for the ancient Hanoverian soldiers, who are to be again formed into regiments. All the officers who have remained in the country have received orders to repair to the different places which have been assigned to them.
As to the dispositions of Prussia, it is now well known that she will maintain her system of neutrality: all the insinuations which were lately made at Berlin to divert her from it, have proved fruitless.
November 10.
They write from Berlin that the Prussian government shortly intends to put in circulation to the amount of 20,000,000 of crowns, in paper currency. This financial operation is judged to be necessary, in the present circumstances.
Letters from Dresden announce that 15,000 Saxon troops have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march.
RATISBON, November 4.
The Courier which carried to Berlin the answer of the emperor Napoleon to the note of that cabinet, is already returned through this town, with a reply to the same, from the King of Prussia. It is rumoured that the emperor of Russia has made proposals of peace.
ULM, November 5.
Yesterday some thousands of cavalry soldiers arrived from France and were quartered here in our neighbourhood. This morning they continued their march for Bavaria. We expect in their place in the course of to-day a battalion of the Bavarian Palatine regiment of Junker from Dillingen. Two other Bavarian Palatine regiments on their way hither have received orders to direct their march to Salzburg.
Marshal Ney, who with his head-quarters, had first repaired to Landsberg, quitted that Town on the 5th. ult. It is now decided that his corps is to act against the Tyrol on the side of Schernitz and Kuffstein. He has received orders to force those passages, push forward to Innsbruck, and afterwards unite with the army of Marshal Massena.
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Drummond's Packet will sail for Charleston the first fair wind. January 8.
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POSTSCRIPT.
BALTIMORE, January 4.
The mail stage which passed through this city yesterday, in consequence of conveying despatches to government, we learn did not wait to receive the mail from hence, but pushed on with "all diligence" to Washington. It is reported, upon what authority we know not, that these despatches contain the highly important information—that Mr. Munroe, our ambassador at the court of Great-Britain, had left that country and retired to Paris, in consequence of the tenacity with which the British government adhered to their definitions of neutral rights.
A few days will probably give us an opportunity of confirming or contradicting this intelligence, which comes under a very dubious appearance.
As our paper was putting to press, a gentleman politely handed us the Baltimore Evening Post of Saturday, from which we copy the above. We must confess we doubt the accuracy of the information, because the despatches alluded to, must have come from the northward, and we have Philadelphia and New-York papers of the 5d which do not make mention of any recent arrival from England, or elsewhere, except one from France, not so late as our advices by 10 days.
Just come to hand, 100 casks Philadelphia BUTTER, in prime order for exportation.
Afloat, 300 barrels Superfine FLOUR, Galego's Mill.
January 8. James Herron. 421
THE MYSTERY.
THE citizens of Norfolk, are respectfully invited to view a curiosity, the astonishing powers of which surpass any thing that has been presented in this place. The scientific and mechanical will find ample field for speculation. The curious of every description will find wherewith to gratify their curiosity, excite their astonishment, and command their admiration. The Proprietor intends remaining but a short time in Norfolk; for the accommodation of the Ladies and Gentlemen, he will exhibit from 9 in the morning, until 9 at night. As the Proprietor means to remain but a short time in Norfolk, he will exhibit his machine at Mrs. WINCHESTER'S, Commerce-Street, two doors from Main-Street, where it will remain for this week only.
Admittance for grown persons 50 cents, for children half price. * * * People of Colour admitted on Friday. Jan. 8. 3t 422
FOR SALE.
A Tract of Wood LAND, about six miles from Ferry Point, adjoining the Lands of Mr. Plume, Mr. S. Whitehead, and Mrs. Moseler, containing about 300 acres, mostly covered with Pine suitable for Masts and Spars, and about two miles from a good landing on the Eastern Branch: a great bargain may be had, and payments accommodating to the purchaser.
Also for Lease, for a number of Years, A WHARF in Gosport, about 100 feet front on the river, and about 180 feet on a 60 feet street; the whole the property of Mrs. Clinch, of Gosport. For particulars apply to R. Thompson, Portsmouth, Jan. 6. 1aw6w 411
A VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY. WILL BE SOLD
To the Highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Saturday the 15th day of February next, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Richard Bate, to secure the payment of $333 dollars 53 cents, with interest thereon from the date thereof, due to Rambant & Gerson & George Pegram, Jun. and the expenses of the sale,
TEN ACRES OF LAND, Lying upon Appomattox River, within one mile of the town of Petersburg, with the water, grist, and manufacturing Mills, Bake-houses, Distillery-house, and other houses of improvements erected thereon.
Pleasant Skin, for HENRY CUGNEAU and PLEASANT SKIN. Petersburg, Dec. 30. tds 416
Norfolk Drawbridge Company.
THE Stockholders are respectfully reminded, that by their Charter, there must be an annual meeting of the Company on the second Monday in January, in each year, for the purpose of appointing Directors and a Treasurer; and also for declaring a dividend of the profits. The meeting for the ensuing year will be at Benbridge's Hotel, at 10 o'clock.
Luke Wheeler, Wm. Pennock, C. Fry, Theo. Armistead. December 27. 375
FOR SALE, The cargo of the Sch'r Sophia, Capt. Harding, from Bordeaux, consisting of Hogsheads and Cases of old Claret, by Moses Myers. January 8. 3w 406
MUSEUM NATURE, Of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
THE liberality of a number of friends of the Arts and Sciences, in Norfolk, having enabled the undersigned to make a beginning with this Institution, he has taken the house and lot, formerly occupied by Mr. Rifaud as a publick garden, on the south side of the New Bridge, and feels confident that his labours and exertions will meet with ample encouragement from the liberal and enlightened communities of this, and of the neighbouring towns and counties.
The institution will consist of a Botanical Garden, containing specimens of all the vegetable productions of this country, and furnished with green-houses, for all such exotic and rare plants, as may be procured from abroad, of a cabinet of Natural Curiosities, composed of indigenous and exotic Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Shells, Minerals, &c. scientifically classed and arranged, according to their various classes, orders, genera and species; and finally of a menagerie of all kinds of living Animals, Birds, Reptiles, &c.
He takes the liberty of soliciting the aid and assistance of the Inhabitants of this State, for the speedy increase of the collections, by favouring his infant institution with all such natural productions and curiosities, as they may have in their possession, and have no particular use for: whether Animals, living or dead; Vegetables, or Minerals. Every object thus proffered, will be carefully preserved, with the name of the donor thereof; and will serve as a lasting proof of his taste and love for Arts and Science, and of his liberality towards the Institution.
Subscriptions for the forwardness and increase of this undertaking, at the rate of 25 dollars, bearing interest at six per cent. per annum, and to be reimbursed at the expiration of two years, are still solicited and received at the Museum; at the Book-Store of Messrs. A. C. Jordan, & co. and at Mr. Rifaud's, at Norfolk.
Besides the interest of their money, the subscribers to these terms, have the privilege of visiting, at their pleasure, and free from all expenses, the Museum Nature, where they will be considered to be the founders and chief promoters, DELACOSTE.

GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS, Imported in the Ship Shepherdess, from London, for Sale,
CONSISTING OF Windsor Beans, Green and Yellow Savoy, Long Pod do. White Broccoli, White Blossom do. Hardy Green do. Early Mazagun do. Purple Branching do. Early Frame Pea, Early and Late Cauliflowers, Early Charlton do. James' Keeping Onion, Madeira and Welch do. Madeira and Welch do. Golden Hotspur do. Red and Silver Skinned do. Crown and Egg do. Norfolk Field Turnip, Blue Prussian do. Red, Round, and Yellow do. Imperial Green do. Hanover and Stone do. Spanish Mosotto, do. Tankard do. Large Roundvine do., Ice and Cabbage Lettice, Dwarf Prolific do. Hardy Hammersmith do. Dwarf Marrow do. Brown, Dutch, and Leaf do. Tall Green do. Green Turkey Cucumber, Wells Marrow do. Early Frame do. Early Yellow Snap, Patagonian do. Negro French do. Long and Short Pickle do. Black Speckled do. Large Orange Carrot, Purple Speckled do. Early Horn do. and Parsnip, Chinese and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet, Harbourand White do. Fall and Dwarf Nasturtion, Early Salmon Radish, Solid Celery, Double Parsley, Salmon and Scarlet do. Green Cured Endive, Short Top and Naples do. Broad Leaved Leek, Red and White Turnip do. Salsaphy and Scorzonera, Long White Transparent do. Artichoke and Asparagus, Black Spanish do. Chardon and Cheril, Early York Cabbage, Pimpernell and Root Scarify, Sugar Leaf do. Found and Prickly Spinach, Early and Late Battersea, Broad Cress and Pepper Grass, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Mushroom Spawn, Large Drum Head do. Hemlock and Okra, German Red do. Saffron and Rape. Colewort and Borecole,
A choice assortment of Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red Clover; Lucerne, Furze Top, Bed Top, and Burnet Grass SEEDS; Furze SEED for making Hedges. Likewise, Scotch and Pearl Barley, Oatmeal, and Fine Durham Mustard—By the next arrival he will be further supplied with the best of those articles.
Samuel Osborne, Main-Street, near the Old Market place. Dec. 16. 1m 352
FRESH RICE. THIS DAY landing from the Sloop Astra, captain Prior, from Charleston, 80 tierces fresh RICE, which I will sell low. MARTIN FISK.
ALSO, 50 Barrels MACKAREL, and 7 From Sloop Fora, 50 do. HERRINGS. capt. Chase. Dec. 16. tf 353
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES— White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANET, Russel, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on two terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town—Amongst which are
17 Bales of Napt. Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats. 15 do. of Rose Blankets. 4 Trunks of Manchester. 8 do. Stripe do. 3 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 30 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and Kersies. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. 12 do. Blue do. 40 Casks Nails. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick. 4 do. Seine Twine. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 2 do. Yarn Hose. Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. Moslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
WM. H. MCCUTCHEN, No. 41, MAIN-STREET, Has received and offers for Sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, At the most reduced prices for Cash, Among which are,
6-4 and 7-4 Cloths, White and coloured Threads, Cassimeres, Coatings, Dimities, Muslinets, Forest Cloths, Print of Jeans and Marseilles Rose and Striped Blankets, Quiltings, Red, Green, and Blue Serges, Bumbazets, Wildbores, and Red and Green Baizes, Durants, Flannels, Fancy Cords, Chintzes and Callicoes, Ticketts and Velvets, Furniture do. 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, Black and Coloured India German Dowlasses, Persians, Ticklenburgs and Hessians, Bandanna and Flag Hdks. Brown Hollands, 9-8 & 6-4 Cambric Muslins, India Cottons, Cotton Stripes, 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Black and Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs, Coloured do. do. Pulicat and Romal do. Book Muslins and Book Mus- Silk Shawls, lin Handkerchiefs, 5-4 and 6-4 Sattin Check Fine India Book Muslins, Cambric Shawls, Linens Checks, Ribbons, Guernsey Frocks, Fine India Sewing Silks, Swansdowns, Turkey Downs, English do. do. and Toiletens, Purple and Fancy Shawls, Men and Womens' Worsted Madrass Handkerchiefs, and Cotton Hose, Coat and Vest Buttons, Fins, 3 1-2, 4 1-2, & 5 lbs. Seiscars, Razors & Penknives.
ALSO, A few Pipes Country GIN. December 4. tf 324
To be Leased, For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next. A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to the tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. P. Barraud. November 18. tf 288
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. ** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 13. 279
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. tf 201
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that hand-one house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
REMOVAL. THOMAS LUMSDEN, Watch-Maker, &c.
HAS removed from No. 3, Water-Street, to the Brick-House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Bridges.—Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to merit a continuation of their patronage. October 23. 3M 227
TO RENT, (And immediate possession given,) A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas Newton, Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to John Brown, Mansden's Wharf. 275
November 13. tf 275
NOTICE. WHEREAS a certain JOHN BARLIE, of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City has now in his possession certain NEGROES by the names of Esther and Child, Clay, Rose, Harry, Catty, Edmund, Phebe, and Jude, which he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of Isaac Hawes, of the county of Essex—And whereas the legal process of law is resorted to in order to ascertain his right therein, I do hereby (as Guardian to MARY WALLER BARLIE, who I contend is the legal Heir of said Hawes,) forward the said John Barlie from selling, or otherwise disposing of the said Slaves—and I do further forward all persons from purchasing them, or any part thereof—All masters of vessels and others are also forwarded from transporting, conveying away, or secreting any of the said Slaves, under the penalty of the law, which will be strictly enforced by WM. WALLER, Guardian. Hampton, Dec. 5. tf 334
THE CARGO of the Ship Eliza, Obediah Smith, master, from Bordeaux, will commence landing This Day on Newton's wharf, consisting of 440 Hogsheads choice CLARET, 293 Casks do. do. 143 do. White WINE, do. do. 150 Boxes Fresh PRUNES of excellent quality, for Sale by Moses Myers. November 12. tf 287
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Gross, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Casks assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIDJOINS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOTT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 3. tf 659
BANK NOTES LOST. A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Thos & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks. D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, - - - - - 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, - - - - - 100 Dollars. Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. tf 341
LANDS FOR SALE. 750 acres lying near the New Dragon Bridge, in King and Queen County. This tract will be disposed of altogether, or divided into lots of 2 or 300 acres to suit purchasers. ALSO,
400 acres in the county of Gloucester, lying near Capabosack ferry, and in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones, and Mr. Thomas Fox, and distant about eight or nine miles from the Court-House. ALSO,
1140 acres in Middlesex county, lying on the Pianketank River, which affords the greatest abundance of Fish, Crabs, and Oysters, of superior quality. On this tract (generally called Barn Elms) there is a commodious Dwelling House, with all the necessary out-houses, for the convenience of a large family. As it is presumed that no person will be disposed to purchase without first seeing the lands, it is deemed unnecessary here to give a description of them, or the terms on which they will be sold. The subscriber may be consulted on the business any time after the date hereof at Barn Elms. Carter B. Berkeley. December 6. 1aw6w 330
THE Members of the Mutual Assurance Society, against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held on the first Monday in January next, which is the sixth day of the said month. Any Member which doth not attend, at the said Meeting, in person or by proxy duly authorised, will be represented by the Member of the State Legislature, of the County, or the Senator of the District, wherein such absentee resides. W. F. AST, Principal Agent, M. A. S. ** The Printers in this State are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks. Richmond, Nov. 25, 1805. 1aw4w 325
THE SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS; BEING an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. and which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805. The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the Baltimore Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. August 23.
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN. PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED, Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter, Containing a General View of the Principles and Improvements of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA. BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work.—It is a system of chemistry divested of such technical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to Improvements in various Arts.
Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under difficulties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantic scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "drearly void."
To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of gaseous air, and of airs and other fluids into solids, are processes which although inferior to many in chemistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen.
The respectable Cultivators of land will be much benefited by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making manures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best adapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-peter were procured for the powder manufactures as to enable the French government to prosecute their war!
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate between the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the constituents of medicinal springs; to detect the adulterations of Wines and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals. The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Salt-petre—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tanning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vegetable Matter—Of Dying and Painting—Of making Glass and Farthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry.
No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often mispent by the artists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following extracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jefferson—and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon.
"Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptal has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation." "Accept of my salutations, "and assurances of respect." "TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT VERNON, 13th September 1805. "I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will think, do great good to society and . . . by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can." "BUSH. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beauty, the Connection, the Importance of the Science which I wish to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land. You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and interesting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear. T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 300 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy. ** Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
TO PRINTERS. I WILL DISPOSE OF A FONT OF BURGEOS TYPE, Upon which the Publick Ledger is at present printed. IT CONSISTS OF ABOUT 600 LBS. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, with French and Latin accents; has been carefully used; and is almost as good as when new. Should the whole be too much, any one who might incline to purchase ONE HALF, will please to make application, by letters post paid , or personally, at this Office. The terms will be liberal, and a credit will be given, if required, to a purchaser who can give good security in Norfolk or Baltimore. John Cowper.
JUST RECEIVED, From Charleston, and for Sale at this Office, PRICE ONE DOLLAR, A FEW COPIES OF INDEPENDENCE, Comedy, in Five Acts, as performed at the Theatre Charles-ton, with unbounded applause, BY WILLIAM IOOR, Of St. George, Dorchester, South-Carolina. October 4. 8t 186
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Noba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stever A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
TO RENT, THE Warehouse at present occupied by James Heron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them. Also, for Lease, for a term of Years,
The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 561 1/2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 28. 2awtf 25
FOR RENT, That beautiful SEAT near Portsmouth, called THE COTTAGE, It may be had with or without the Farm annexed, which, in point of beauty, is equal to any land in the lower country—Some farming utensils, and the following negroes for hire: Two young women, one an excellent washer and ironer, and can cook; the other a house servant and sempstress—two boys of size to take in the house and run of errands, and several men. I am authorised to sell a likely young negro man. A STORE-HOUSE, near the Market in Portsmouth, is for rent.—Enquire of William Leigh. Portsmouth, Dec. 6. 2aw3w 332
BOOKS, &c. Just received and for Sale by Bonsal, Conrad, & Co. Debates and other Proceedings of the Convention of Virginia, taken in short hand by David Robertson, of Petersburg. The Subscribers to this work will please to call for their Books.
Mavor's Universal History, Ancient and Modern, from the earliest record of time to the general peace of 1801, in 25 vols.—Fleetswood, or the New Man of Feeling, by Goldwin, 2 vols.—Buonaparte and Moreau, a comparison of their Political and Military Lives—The School of Reform, or how to Rule a Husband, a Comedy—Almanacks for 1806—Blank Books and Paper. Dec. 11. 1aw8w 342
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or inconvenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Britannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheetings. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheetings, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufactory prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills,—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japaned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
THE Subscribers to the MONTHLY REGISTER, and REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, will receive the third, fourth and fifth numbers on application to the Subscriber. J. Moran. January 3. 3t 403
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, printed on paper of a superior quality for Sale at this Office.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.