Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-03-30 00:00:00

LATEST FOREIGN NEWS,
Via Boston.
BOSTON, March 14.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY BULLETINS.
NOTE.—The bulletin which was received from Marblehead, (rather inaccurately translated) at Salem, was the 47th, and not the 45th.—The 45th was dated Poluky, Dec. 27th, the 46th at Golymin, Dec. 28th.—These bulletins give very detailed accounts of the affairs at Czarnowo, Nasielsk, &c. Boston Centinel.
Bulletin, No. 48, is dated
WARSAW, Jan. 3, 1807.
It states, that general Corbineau had followed the Russians from Pultusk, had reached Ostroviet, the first January, and had picked up 400 Russian soldiers, several officers, and many baggage wagons.—That marshals Soult, Ney prince of Ponte Corvo (Bernadotte) and Bessieres, were cantoned on the little river Orecy.—Davoust and Lannes, at Pultusk.—That the Russians continued to retreat; and the emperor came back to Warsaw the 2d.—That prince Jerome had laid Breslaw in ashes, but the garrison had not surrendered.—That a Prussian corps of 8000 attempted to raise the siege; but were defeated by gen. Montrun, with a body of Wurttembergers and Bavarians, with the loss of 400 men, 600 horses, and a convoy of provisions. It contains no other military operations.
Bulletin, No. 49, is dated
WARSAW, Jan. 8, 1807.
It states, that Breslaw had capitulated, and prince Jerome entered the place, and was going to besiege Bojeg, Schweidnitz and Hasel.—That gen. Victor had marched to besiege Colberg and Dantzic.—That gen. de Zastrow had been appointed Prussian minister of foreign affairs.—That the French cavalry were not far from Koningsburg—and that the Russian army was continuing its movements towards Grodno.
Bulletin, No. 50, is dated
WARSAW, Jan. 13, 1807.
It mentions, that the troops found several Russians sick at Ostrolenka; and that the illness of the Russian camp increased daily, and that the garrison of Breslaw (5,500 men) had defied before prince Jerome. A detailed account is given of the affair between the Prussian corps and that of the Wurttembergers and Bavarians, mentioned in the 49th bulletin—the rest of the bulletin relates to the progress of the Russians in Turkey—the preparations making in Turkey to resist the “aggressions” of the Russians—and that Austria and France are equally interested (as well as England) in not seeing Moldavia, Wallachia, Servia, Greece, Romelia, and Natalia, become the sport of the Muscovites.
Bulletin, No. 51, is dated
WARSAW, January 14.
It notices the official dispatch of gen Beningsen to the king of Prussia, which it says was received with great joy—but which joy, on the receipt of other accounts, was turned into grief; and the consequence, was the determination to evacuate Koningsburg.—That all the Prussian forces then did not exceed 32,000; some of which were with the king, others in various garrisons in Prussia and Silesia. On the Russian official accounts, it states that Buxhowden was not at Makow, (Beningsen did not say he was) but at Golymin; where he was beaten.—It defies Beningsen to show a single piece of French cannon taken, a single standard, or more than 12 or 15 stragglers taken; while the French can show 6000 prisoners, two standards which he left at Pultusk, and 3000 wounded, whom he abandoned in his flight. The bulletin admits the French took care not to pursue him—denies that the grand duke of Berg or Davoust was opposed to him; and concludes with a number of remarks on the effect of such ridiculous relations.
Bulletin, No. 52, is dated
WARSAW, January 19.
And gives an account of the operation of marshal Mortier in Prussia Proper, and of an affair between a detachment from the Prussian garrison in Coburg, and a small corps of Mortier's army; in which the latter took four pieces of cannon and 100 prisoners.—It adds that Brieg, in Silesia, had surrendered; that Poland, rich in grain and provisions, affords a plentiful supply; that Warsaw supplies 100,000 rations daily; that no disease existed in the army; that no severe frosts had been experienced; and that the emperor was daily upon parade, reviewing his troops, and particularly the conscripts from France.
RUSSIAN ACCOUNTS.
ST. PETERSBURGH, January 6.
On the 4th and 5th of January messengers arrived from the army, bringing the following intelligence to his imperial majesty—
“Skirmishes of the out-posts have taken place almost daily, since the 23d December, in which the French were repulsed in every instance. At the moment gen. Baron Beningsen, with the troops under his command, had taken his position near Pultusk, he was attacked by the division under gen. Souche, which attack lasted 3 hours; but the enemy were repulsed with considerable loss.
“On the 26th December the greater part of the 4th division under prince Galitzen, had joined gen. Beningsen. The enemy made an attack at 11 o'clock, with a numerous force, under the immediate command of Bonaparte, led on by his field marshals, Davoust and Lannes, with a detached corps under gen. Souche.
“The battle was most bloody, and continued even during part of the night. At the commencement of it, gen. Davoust, with a corps of 15,000 men, fell upon our left wing, in order to possess himself of Pultusk in our rear. Gen. Baggavoust, who defended this place with 4000 men, was obliged to give way to the superior forces of the enemy; but as soon as this was perceived by gen. Beningsen, he ordered that his detachment should be reinforced from his right wing, by the force under gen. count Osterman, which joined and checked the progress of the enemy.
“The attack upon the right was impetuous. Marshal Lannes' numerous corps of infantry, under the command of Bonaparte in person, moved through an underwood upon our advanced guards, which had been posted there to cover our wing, and fell upon it in so desperate a manner, that gen. Barclay de Tolly, commanding there, found himself unable to maintain his position. His retreat having given an opportunity for a masked battery to play upon the enemy, the discharges of the grape shot ( mitraille ) soon stopped their career.—They attempted again to outflank this battery, and obliged gen. de Tolly to fall back once more. Gen. Beningsen upon this, ordered his whole right to change front, and sent a reinforcement for the support of gen. de Tolly. He thus checked the impetuosity of the enemy; but the fire of artillery and musketry still continuing, gen. Beningsen determined to attack the enemy himself; for which purpose he ordered gen. Osterman to advance with the rest of his infantry towards the right wing, and supported him with a strong train of artillery, and twenty squadrons of cavalry. To the rest of the cavalry he gave directions to form their front in his centre, in order to keep that of the enemy in its position. The French defended themselves with desperation, but were obliged to yield to the valour of his imperial majesty's troops, and being entirely defeated, were driven in confusion from the scene of action.
“The prisoners we have taken, declare that they lost in killed alone, above 6000 men.—Our loss does not exceed 2000 men.
“Gen. Beningsen, extols the courage of our gallant soldiers, and mentions that major gen. Kosen, with the Cuirassier regiment of the imperial body guard, and two squadrons of Cargopol dragoons, charged a detachment of the enemy, consisting of 3000 infantry, which were upon the point of cutting off maj. gen. Baggavoust, and notwithstanding the galling fire of the enemy's artillery, they were cut to pieces to a man.
“The most enthusiastic joy prevails here in consequence of the late victory of the Russians. They have in Poland abundant supplies of every kind.—The only thing wanting is money. A liberal subscription has been set on foot by the Russian nobility, and two millions of roubles have been already raised. The war is universally and cordially approved of. The British merchants here has subscribed £15,000. The emperor was much affected by this mark of liberality, and expressed his satisfaction in the most flattering terms.
BATTLE OF PULTUSK. RUSSIAN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
General Beningsen to the King of Prussia.
I have the happiness most respectfully to acquaint your majesty, that I have succeeded in repulsing the enemy, who yesterday morning attacked me on every point near Pultusk. The main attack was made by gen. Souche, at the head of 15,000 men, on my left wing, near Farmgusha, in the view of getting possession of that town; I had only 5000 men under gen. Baggavoust, to oppose the enemy on that side; they made a brave defence, until I sent a reinforcement of three battalions of reserve, and afterwards three more under gen. Tolstoy, by which means the right wing of the French was totally defeated. The second attack, equally brisk, was made on my right flank, where general Barclay de Tolly, was posted with the vanguard. The wing extended on the road towards Szegocyn to a small wood, where I had placed a covered battery, which the enemy attempted to turn. I therefore made a movement backwards on their right, which succeeded so well, that I not only frustrated the attempt of the enemy, but was also so fortunate as to reinforce general Barclay de Tolly with three battalions, ten squadrons, and one battery to repulse the enemy; on which the enemy retreated from the woods.
“The attack commenced at 11 in the morning, and lasted until dark. From the relation of all the prisoners, I was opposed by Messrs. Murat, Davoust, and Lannes, with an army exceeding 50,000 men. They have lost about 5000, according to their own account.
“All my troops fought with the greatest bravery. The following generals particularly distinguished themselves: Osserman, Tolstoy, Barclay de Tolly, prince Dolgorouky, Baggavoust, Sommoff and Siteff, of the infantry, also colonel Davididosky and Gondoff, &c. &c.
“Field marshal Ramenskoey departed from Pultusk for Ostrolenka on the morning of the 26th December, previous to the attack, and again gave the whole command to me, so that I have had the good fortune to command alone in the affair, and to beat the enemy.
“I have to lament that the long expected succour of general Buxhowden had not arrived, altho' he was but two German miles distant, and even halted half way. I should otherwise have been able to follow up my victory. I have further to lament that the total want of provisions and forage obliged me to retire with my corps to Rozow; the enemy had not molested me in my retreat.
(Signed) BENNINGSEN.
Rozow, the 27th (15th) Dec. 1806.
Demi Official Bulletin.
“Col. Kruzer arrived at Koningsburg on the 3d of January, with dispatches from gen. Kalkreuth, and a Russian messenger followed the day after, with dispatches from gen. Kamenskoy. Excepting a trifling affair on the 28th December, in which a detachment of French cavalry made an unsuccessful attempt to cut off a corps of Cossacks, which was posted in advance of Rozow, it does not appear that any engagement has taken place subsequent to the 26th.
“The victory of the Russians, on the 26th, was decisive; its consequences would probably have been more important, had not general Beningsen been restrained in his pursuit of the enemy, by intelligence that the division of Ney and Augereau had formed a junction near Grodzisk, and were advancing in his rear; the approach of night likewise contributed to the escape of the enemy.
“Upwards of seventy pieces of cannon, taken from the enemy on the 26th, had on the 30th arrived at Ostrolenka, several others were buried in the roads.—The peasantry cheerfully assisted in their conveyance.
“Fresh troops are joining the Russian army, which by the middle of February will comprise 300,000 men between the Nieman and the Vistula.
“Gen. Tolstoy commands a corps of six thousand men at Sielce; gen. Bagonant is posted at the little village of Martinky, on the Omulcio, across which river he has established a bridge; gen. Tolly commands the advance of the left wing of the army at Sielum; and the rear, with gen. Osterman, has fallen back upon the strong position of Kono; and the other corps of the army, under the orders of Prince Dolgorouky, general Somdoff, &c. occupy Wizna, Bialstock, Muzow, &c.—General Buxhowden's division occupies Nowygrof, Clinki, Loniza, &c.
“The whole of the army is thus concentrated within the circuit of a few miles, notwithstanding the difficulty to provide provisions and forage; and it is hence obvious, that gen. Kamenskoy is determined to resume offensive operations the moment he is in condition to do so. The Russian army is impatient to meet the enemy—nothing can surpass their ardor and confidence.
“General Siteff, previous to the affair at Fraincourt, read at the head of his detachment one of the French Bulletins, containing scurrilous reflections on the Russian army, on which the soldiers of Siteff's division, indignantly exclaimed, “Lead us on, and we will punish our calumniators.”
“A strong Prussian corps has taken possession of the defiles of Nikolajew. The French divisions under Ney, has fallen back behind the Dribents; and a corps of about three hundred men, which pushed beyond Ostrode, was surrounded by a Prussian regiment at Dentsch Eylau, and cut to pieces.”
“That you may judge of the risk and danger which attended Bonaparte's person, his aid de camp Sagar is taken prisoner. Every one is anxiously waiting further particulars.
From a London paper.
Such is the official account published at Petersburg.—In every point of view it deserves to be considered as a great victory. We shall be told, perhaps, that no ground was gained, and that it did not produce the effect of forcing the French to abandon the Narew, and fall back upon the Vistula.—But it is the first decisive check that the arms of Bonaparte have experienced upon the continent.—He has gone on from victory, in an unbroken series, till at last it had almost begun to be believed that wherever he carried his arms they must be successful. The Russians, however, have weakened that belief, and beat him in a battle in which he commanded in person, superintending the operations, and directing all the movements. Had he not been there it would have been said the battle was lost, because he was absent. It is to be remarked too, that the French were beat, not by superior numbers, but by the promptitude and decision of the Russian movements, by the dexterity and skill of the Russian manoeuvres.
“Considering the victory in this point of view, deeming it an achievement highly honourable to the Russian arms, and affording us an earnest of future successes, we must say we were disgusted at the cold cheerless manner in which the government gazette speaks of the battle. Instead of the tone of congratulation and triumph, we find a chilling comfortless acknowledgment that the Russians, “though unprepared for this contest, have made their retreat without any considerable loss, certainly with an army unbroken—with a victory by their own accounts.”
By the middle of this month, the Russian army between the Niemen and the Vistula will be 300,000 strong.
The Petersburg official account makes no mention of any battles after the 26th; and it is to be remarked that in that account, as well as in general Beningsen's letter to the king of Prussia, not a word is said of Buxhowden's division.—Was it really not engaged? and is the French report of the battle with Buxhowden a mere invention? We must suppose it to be so, because we find Beningsen's left wing engaged with the division under Davoust, who was said in the French bulletin, to have attacked Buxhowden.
Private letter from a very respectable merchant at St. Petersburg, to his brother in London, dated 6th January.
“Long live our brave emperor and his gallant army! is the universal exclamation at St. Petersburg. Vassilzikoff, the courier, arrived from the army in Poland yesterday at eleven o'clock, and brought the auspicious tidings that our brave soldiers had defeated the French in a masterly style,
with the loss on the side of the enemy of 4000 men killed, and 6000 prisoners. The particulars I have this instant learned, from a highly respectable quarter. They are as follows:
“The scarcity of provisions in the French army, and the hope of ending the campaign by a decisive blow, concurred to induce Buonaparte to pass the Vistula at the head of 60,000 men. On the 23d of December he advanced to the outposts of General Bennigsen's army, where general Osterman commanded. Although Bennigsen's force was formidable, (55,000 men,) he preferred at first the prudent alternative of retreating during the 23d, 24th, and 25th Dec. On each of these days skirmishes took place, but on the 26th the two armies made a stand in sight of each other, at a village called Selim, which lay between them.—This village, Buonaparte, who commanded in person, set on fire, to cover his attack on the Russians, whom he thus thought to envelope in smoke. This artifice, however, was soon turned against himself, for Bennigsen, discovering his intention, instantly formed his reserve into a hollow square, which advanced, unperceived, under the smoke of the village. This gallant corps marched with fixed bayonets; the Russian line opened their files to let them pass through, and they never stopped until they reached the centre of the French. Here an obstinate conflict took place; but the Russians succeeded not only in routing their centre, but also turning both their wings. The left wing of the French being shaken by the Russian infantry, was entirely borne down and dispersed by general Chaplis at the head of the cavalry, who killed 2000 men. Their right wing shared a similar fate from gen. Kosen, at the head of his hussars. The rout of the French was complete. Davoust, Lannes, Bonaparte himself, all fled in confusion to Pultusk, which is 11 miles from the scene of action, and had been Bennigsen's head-quarters until the 23d instant.
“It is inconceivable what exultation this victory has caused throughout Petersburg. Bennigsen is by birth a Hanoverian; but such is the enthusiasm for Britain in Russia, that the people persist in calling him an Englishman. His victory is very generally compared to the battle of Maida.—Both of these memorable events have proved that the only way of fighting the French is to charge them with the bayonet.
“The Cossacks particularly signalized themselves in this glorious affair. Their general orders from Kaminskoy are, to rush, ventre, a terre , into the very heart of the French artillery. It was this artillery which annoyed the Russians so dreadfully at Austerlitz, but we trust our brave irregulars, the Cossacks and Bashkers, will prove an overmatch for it; in which case Kaminskoy has declared he will answer for the success of the war, since our infantry is decidedly superior.
“Buonaparte's spies appears to have been as unsuccessful as his soldiers. When Kaminskoy was at Grodno, one of these, pretending to be a Prussian General, brought a letter, signed apparently by his Prussian Majesty, and requesting a confidential communication of the intended route of the Russian forces. The sagacious veteran instantly penetrated the fraud. Two Cossacks stripped the wretch, and after administering to him some salutary correction, Kaminskoy ordered him to return to Buonaparte and to show him on his back the route of the Russian army.
“The account I have given you has been personally confirmed by Vassilzikoff, the Courier, who was an eye witness of the action; and I send it you by a messenger who is on the point of departure for England.”
LONDON, February 10.
It is supposed that the campaign is over, and that as the French are gone into winter quarters, no warlike operations will take place for some time. But it should seem from the last dispatches from Russia as if marshal Kaminskoy had concentrated his army within the circuit of a few miles, for the purpose of resuming offensive operations immediately.—He is only waiting the supplies that are on their way to him of forage and provisions. The Russian troops are peculiarly calculated for carrying on war during the winter, and we should imagine that Kaminskoy will attack the French in their cantonments.—The two armies are so near each other, particularly those detachments that are between the Omniecie and the Orecy, that the fix'd centinels almost receive the secret whispers of each others watch.
The Russian army is in the best state, and full of confidence and enthusiasm, and impatient to meet the enemy.
We are more and more convinced that Buxhowden was not engaged at all on the 26th of December.—If our readers will refer to the disposition of the Russian divisions, they will find his divisions occupying a position in the rear of Ostrolenka, at Glenki, Nowygrof and Loniza.
The utmost exertions continue to be used in the king's dock-yards at Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth, in order to get ready a fleet for the Baltic. Sixteen sail of the line mostly old 74's, are to be cut down and fitted for sea, with masts of the rate of 74's.
Gen. Paoli died on Thursday night, at a very advanced age, at his house near the Edgware road, famous for the part he took in the affairs of Corsica, in the reign of Louis XV, and the god-father of Buonaparte.
4000 bush. coarse Salt; Antigua Sugars, Antigua Rum; Jamaica Coffee; Guadalupe do. Martinque Coffee—For Sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. March 13.

The Russian account of the battles between their army and that of the French, was received by us on Saturday afternoon, and knowing the anxiety of our readers on this subject, we determined to issue an extra paper, which we did early yesterday morning; its contents are inserted again in the first page of our paper of this day, for the benefit of our country patrons. The result of these battles, we were confident, had not been such as the forty-fifth bulletin would have persuaded us, and of which we desired no other evidence than the bulletin itself. The result has been highly honorable to the Russian arms, and although the immediate advantage is of no moment, yet the confidence which the Russians must hereafter feel in themselves and their leaders, will prove of infinite importance to them in their future combats.
The documents from the treasury department, published in our last, excite pleasing reflections upon the great increase of the commerce of our country, under many impositions, and without the fostering aid of governmental protection. The amount of domestick articles of export is put down at something more than forty millions of dollars, and that of foreign articles of export at something more than sixty millions, making one hundred millions of dollars. The amount of goods imported and exported, although it does not exhibit the wealth of our country in the immediate, permanent & solid view, as the amount of domestick produce and manufactures, it nevertheless exhibits an astonishing activity and enterprise in our merchants, and must give great employment to many classes of our citizens, particularly those who are concerned in the various branches of mechanics and manufactures, appertaining to the equipment of ships. Doctor Logan a democratic philosophical senator from Pennsylvania, during the late session of congress, proposed to annihilate this trade, and for a reason not more singular, than the proposition itself. The doctor argued, that it was this sort of commerce that brought us into disputes with foreign nations, and that for the sake of peace it would be better to give it up. The same argument would have been equally applicable to a relinquishment of all commerce—We believe that the opinions of doctor Logan are not singular, although his proposition did not succeed, and as the state of Pennsylvania has thought proper to appoint a successor to the doctor, we shall hear no more of his fine speculative propositions.
That country which is made the entrepot, must always become opulent. Venice, Antwerp, and Amsterdam, furnish examples of this fact, those cities were successively the places of entrepot for all Europe, that is the commodities of all nations, were brought there as the general market, and from thence distributed throughout Europe. The governments to which those cities were attached, were literally insignificant, as to their own produce or manufactures.
Sixteen years back, it is not unsafe to say, that our exportations were confined solely to our own domestick produce, excepting a few East India and China goods, which were smuggled into the West India islands and British dominions on the continent; the amount too inconsiderable to merit notice. This new and immense commerce has arisen out of the present war, and which the superiority of the maritime force of Great Britain has given to us to the great extent we now possess it. If the powers opposed to England had been able, as in the war which her revolution brought on, to have coped with her marine, those nations could have furnished their own colonies, and have received the colonial produce by their own vessels, without the intervention of the United States. But the naval force of Britain, having either captured the greater part and blocked in their own ports, the remnant of the naval force of her enemies, those countries must depend on the U. States for colonial produce, and the colonies also must depend on us for European supplies. It was not to be expected that Britain would not feel some jealousy upon this subject, for obviously one of the advantages which she expected to derive from her maritime superiority, was not obtained. We do not mean here to examine the justice with which Britain can question our right to this commerce, but we will shew that whether she was right or wrong, its extent could but excite some jealousy.
The powers at war with Britain are France, Holland, Spain and Italy. The articles which we export to those countries (besides our own produce) are chiefly the productions of the two Indies, and the continent of South America, and amount to something more than twenty-nine millions five hundred thousand dollars. The colonies of those powers, receive from the United States (besides our own produce) goods to the amount of something more than fifteen millions of dollars, consisting principally of the productions and fabrics of the mother countries, which habit has rendered almost necessary to the colonies.
Considering the nature of the present war, in which the contending parties are bent on destruction, or even extermination, it was not to be expected that Great Britain could view the advantages derived to her enemies, by the means of the American flag,
without great anxiety. France, her rival & mortal enemy, has proved that the indisputable rights of neutrals were not regarded when the destruction of her enemy was in view. To this purpose, the most extravagant conduct has been displayed. She has seized British property in neutral states, and has made other neutrals, whose prosperity depended on their commercial intercourse with Great Britain, exclude the flag and productions of that country. Upon the United States, France has not attempted similar acts of outrage, but which we can ascribe only to our local situation, which the navy of Great Britain renders more secure. We do not mean to examine the conduct of the belligerent powers, of which we as neutrals must, and will in such a conflict have abundant, and just causes of complaint.—This brings us to the more particular object of our present enquiry. Considering that the commerce, which we have been noticing in our preceding remarks, as of the first importance to our country, it naturally results, that a correspondent desire should prevail that the enjoyment of it without the smallest interruption, should be attained.
It is said, and indeed there is no doubt upon the subject, that the Treaty lately negotiated with Great Britain had placed this important branch of commerce upon the most desirable footing for the United States. In a few words, Britain had consented that we should carry on this commerce without molestation.
The consent of Great Britain to the enjoyment of this commerce, without interruption, does not secure the consent of her enemies. When we view the interest of the powers at war with Great Britain, & their present situation as to a maritime force, their consent by agreement or treaty is of no importance; their interest must make them consent, and their force does not enable them to disturb us, if inclined.
With these views of the subject, we have felt no less surprise than chagrin, to understand that such important advantages are likely to be lost to our country. We do not say that the proposition of Doctor Logan, which we have noticed before, was made with a view to the subject under consideration; but certainly that proposition was calculated to impress upon the minds of the people, that this commerce, which is of great importance to the country, was of little value, and ought to be relinquished, and ought not to be contended for.
The same results will always be produced from similar causes. The nation who becomes the warehouse for its neighbours, and who becomes the carriers of others, must become opulent and powerful, especially a nation like ours, whose physical powers would so greatly improve such advantages. Venice from her commerce, became the object of the jealousy and fears of the greatest potentates in Europe, she fell under their attacks, relying on external means, sure only, and having no internal strength, she could not resist. Not so would be the situation of the United States.
In reviewing our subject the following results are presented. The commerce we have been speaking of, is of great magnitude to the United States, and is worth contending for by force, or acquiring by negotiation. That in the present state of things, an undisturbed enjoyment, cannot be calculated upon but by force or negotiation. That we cannot secure it by force, is evident, and that negotiation was the only mode left is equally certain. Our negotiators in London, we doubt not, perceived the importance of this commerce, they knew the jealousy of Britain respecting it (which any nation under similar circumstances would feel) and were pleased to secure such an important point. The treaty being sent back to England, negotiations must again be opened, and it remains to be seen hereafter, whether a better treaty will be obtained, or any treaty. The events of Europe will, we believe, have a powerful influence on the negotiation—the affairs of Britain as relative to her rival, France, can hardly be worse than they were when the late treaty was concluded, they may be better.
The preceding observations were composed, when we received a London paper, containing a long, interesting, and animated debate in the House of Commons on the 4th February, in which the United States were incidentally noticed, and the subject of our remarks particularly so. As we shall give this debate in a few days, we shall notice at present only some of its outlines. The subject of debate was termed " Restrictions on the trade of France by neutrals ." The debate was opened by Mr. Percival , a distinguished member of the opposition. He wished to draw the attention of the house to the order of council, respecting the trade of France, by neutrals going from a port of France to any port, from which British vessels were excluded. This order has already been published in our paper. The opposition condemned the measure as not meeting the French decree with full effect. It was insisted that the measures ought to have gone to a full retaliation, which it was insinuated was not done, owing to condescension to the United States, not warranted by policy or justice. A view of the commerce which we have noticed above, was taken, and the extent stated, with the injury which England thereby sustained. The ministry were challenged with want of regard to the interests of the nation in conceding this point to the United States, in the late treaty. The relaxations by
France in favour of the United States, were treated as a mere collusion between France and the United States, and more energetic measures were insisted on. The ministry resisted their opponents on several grounds, but more particularly upon the impolicy that would mark a retaliation, until it was seen, whether the government of this country would submit to this arbitrary decree.
It was insisted by the advocate general (Sir John Nicholl) that the United States would not submit; he noticed the conduct of their government in Dec. 1798, respecting the French decree of a similar nature of January, 1798, and quoted the following words in substance from the president's speech: "As the decree was still in force, in consequence of the failure of an attempt to procure its repeal, he considered it as an unequivocal act of war, and a breach of the independence of nations, and which ought to be met by a determined resistance." Sir John Nicholl then observed, "As the chief magistrate of America had expressed so strong a sense of the aggression in that instance, there was no ground to suppose he would not act as decidedly on the present occasion." The advocate general did not recollect who was president of the United States in 1798, and who is now president!
Various allusions were made to the treaty, which were evaded by the ministry, who expressed a full confidence (particularly lord Howick) that it would be soon returned ratified.
It requires no remark from us to shew what will be the sensation which the intelligence of the refusal of the ratification will produce. We are confirmed in our opinion, that future negotiation will be attended with more difficulty, and if a treaty should be formed, that it will be less advantageous than the present one.
Colonel Burr —In our extra paper of yesterday, we noticed the arrival of Col. Burr at Fredericksburg, on his way to Washington as we supposed.—We were also informed that he arrived in Richmond on Thursday night, but as we could not account for this retrograde movement, we doubted it. This morning by captain Walker's packet from Baltimore, we received the papers of that city to Thursday, from the Evening Post, we copy the following article:
"If the following paragraph from the Atlantic World is founded on truth, we may very soon expect to hear of Aaron Burr's arrival at Richmond, where we trust an impartial tribunal will be made to sift out the merits of the would-be emperor of Mexico and king of the west."
"We have just received certain intelligence that the executive have ordered a party of marines to meet col. Burr in order to escort him to Richmond, Virginia, there to be kept until the meeting of the federal court in that state, on the supposition that his expedition was fitted out from Blannerhasset's island which is said to be in Virginia."
We are authorized to state, that the President's proclamation suspending the non-importation act will appear in the National Intelligencer of this day, (25th March.) Balt. Ev. Post.
A London paper of February 9th says, "Preparations have been made according to report, by a resolution on the part of government, to undertake an expedition which shall redeem their late disaster in the recapture of Buenos Ayres. It is moreover added, says a ministerial paper, that a proposal of somewhat of a delicate nature has been made to the Spanish government, through a neutral medium, for the recovery of gen. Beresford and his army; but that, through a premature discovery of it by the French resident, it has entirely failed. We shall be more full upon this important subject when we have more satisfactorily ascertained the authority upon which it rests. In the mean time we are induced to give it the more credit, as we know that in the present hostility against the Spanish government, the ministry of this country act rather from necessity than an absolute hostile mind. They know the situation of Spain, and regard it with a generous compassion, and a wise moderation."
From Alicant, Jan. 6.
The Cyrus, Eames, from Boston, bound to Alicant, and schr. Amazon, Lincoln, were detained, and carried into that place by a French cruiser, in consequence of Napoleon's decree of Nov. 21.—The American consul had commenced a suit, and was in hopes to recover both.—The schr. Bellisarius, Wild, from Boston, had arrived at Alicant, and sold his fish at 7 1/2 dols.
From the National Intelligencer.
THE CONSPIRACY.
(Concluded.)
To determine whether the measures pursued at New Orleans are justifiable, it is necessary to consider how far gen. Wilkinson had reason to believe that such a necessity existed, as required an invasion of the civil authority.
The most obvious consideration that presents itself on this subject is the scene of action , which differed from the other parts of the United States, in two material respects; from its being the theatre of menaced hostilities on the part of Spain, and from the circumstances that naturally flowed from its recent acquisition.
The whole tenor of gen. Wilkinson's dispatches and measures shew that he considered the frontier exposed to the greatest danger; and that he doubted the competency of his forces to defend it against the superior forces that Spain either had, or contemplated to put in motion against him. He knew that if he should be defeated, New Orleans must fall. While under these apprehensions, the emissaries of Burr appear in the midst of his army, and attempt to corrupt him. Had he not sufficient reason to be alarmed at the audacity and proficacy of such an attempt? Had he not reason to apprehend that the same motives that led to this attempt would extend itself to efforts to seduce his officers and men? He could fully appreciate the effect on gallant or
mercenary minds of the proposition of a project, which held out the promise of reward, in the mines of Mexico, and distinction in the foundation of a new empire. Had the least encouragement, negative or positive, been given to such views, he might have justly trembled for the fidelity of his army. Had they proved faithless to their country, the Spaniards might have struck a blow, that would have deprived the United States for a time, of New Orleans; and which would inevitably have produced a bloody war between the two nations.
Take in connection with this view of the subject the circumstances naturally arising from the recent acquisition of that country.
Without intending in the least to derogate from the virtues of the people of the Orleans territory, it must be acknowledged that inasmuch as the major population consists of persons of foreign birth, speaking a different language, accustomed to different habits, and born under a different government, there was reason to apprehend that disaffection to the union would, in such a place, naturally find friends and advocates. When added to this, it is known to be the resort of adventurers from all parts of the United States, many of whom repaired there for the purpose of retrieving their broken fortunes, under the hope of rapidly acquiring wealth, and that of this description were some very great defaulters to the government of the United States, it must be allowed that there was reason to dread the influence of such alluring hopes as were held out; and that there was likewise reason to believe that unless strong measures were taken, treason might attain a height that would enable it successfully to accomplish its destructive purposes.
There is one further consideration well fitted to excite extreme solicitude—the distance of the scene from the seat of government, and the total inability in case of danger, to wait for instructions from the supreme executive authority. This circumstance would necessarily tend to give confidence to men who had formed unlawful projects. Confiding in the diffidence of the subordinate officers to call forth the public energies they would take their steps with an assurance that they would not be counteracted by any measures of sufficient vigour to check them. Such, in fact, appears to have been the impression in this very case.
Holding these considerations steadfastly in view, let us concisely notice the fact, as stated either by Wilkinson or other persons.
Whatever suspicions may be afloat as to the integrity or credibility of Wilkinson, for the reasons which have been already assigned, they cannot be received towards the invalidation of his testimony in this instance. There has not been adduced a shadow of proof of his want of fidelity. He has been, it is true, accused of dishonesty by those charged with guilt, with the crime of treason; but, is not this the first time we have ever heard of the veracity of the accuser being invalidated by the testimony of the accused; while the latter remained unacquitted? Is not such a doctrine monstrous? We must then, on the question now under consideration, consider Wilkinson's statement, as well as those of every other creditable witness, true, unless they possess in themselves grounds for disbelief.
Let it not here be understood that we mean to decide on any of the vague charges alleged against the commander in chief. They may be true, but whether true or not, they are inapposite in this view. His guilt, on a former occasion, cannot make his present acts criminal. Whatever turpitude may attach to the former, the latter may be in the highest degree meritorious. Nor do we mean to pronounce conclusively on the motives of gen. Wilkinson even in this business. Let time develop them. If he has participated with Burr, let the facts be fairly and fully stated. But until they are, we can only judge on the information before us. What is the amount of this information?
The President, in his communication to congress, says,
"By a letter received from that officer (Wilkinson) on the 25th Nov. but dated Oct. 21st, we learnt that a confidential agent of Aaron Burr had been deputed to him with communications, partly written in cypher, and partly oral, explaining his designs, exaggerating his resources, and making such offers of emolument and command, to engage him and the army in his unlawful enterprise, as he had flattered himself would be successful. The general, with the honour of a soldier, and fidelity of a good citizen, immediately dispatched a trusty officer to me with information of what had passed, proceeded to establish such an understanding with the Spanish commandant on the Sabine as permitted him to withdraw his forces across the Mississippi, and to enter on measures for opposing the projected enterprise."
"The general's letter which came to hand on the 25th of Nov. as has been mentioned, and some other information, received a few days earlier, when brought together, developed Burr's general designs, different parts of which only had been revealed to different informants. It appeared that he contemplated two distinct objects, which might be carried on either jointly or separately, and either the one or the other first as circumstances should direct. One of these was the severance of the union of these states by the Allegany mountains, the other an attack on Mexico. A third object was provided, merely ostensible, to wit, the settlement of the pretended purchase of a tract of country on the Washita, claimed by a baron Bastrop. This was to serve as the pretext for all his preparations, an allure for such followers as really wished to acquire settlements in that country and a cover under which to retreat in the event of a final discomfiture of both branches of his real design."
"He found at once that the attachment of the western country to the present union was not to be shaken; that its dissolution could not be effected with the consent of its inhabitants; and that his resources were inadequate, as yet, to effect it by force. He took his course then at once, determined to seize on New-Orleans, plunder the bank there, possess himself of the military and naval stores, and proceed on his expedition to Mexico, and to this object all his means and preparations were now directed. He collected from all the quarters where himself or his agents possessed influence, all the ardent, restless, desperate and disaffected persons who were ready for any enterprise analogous to their characters. He seduced good and well meaning citizens, some by assurances that he possessed the confidence of the government, and was acting under its secret patronage; a pretence which procured some credit from the state of our differences with

Spain; and others by offers of land in Bastrop's claim on the Washita."
In consequence of this information a large armed force was, either held in readiness or called out in the several states and territories, and vigorous measures pursued for defending New Orleans.
His other projects having proved abortive, "He determined to seize on New Orleans, plunder the bank there, possess himself of the naval and military stores, and proceed on his expedition to Mexico."
The impressions on the mind of Wilkinson were derived principally, as far as is known to us, from Burr's letters to him, which announces the following facts.
 1. That Burr had funds.  2. That he had commenced the enterprize.  3. That the protection of England was secured.  4. That Truxtun had gone to Jamaica, and would bring from thence aids from England.  5. That the navy of the U. S. would join the expedition.  6. That on the 15th of November, 500, or 1000 men, the first detachment, would move down the river.  7. That Swartwout, the bearer of the letter, was thoroughly informed of the plans and intentions, and would disclose as far as Wilkinson should enquire.  8. That Bollman, equally confidential and even better informed and more intelligent, would hand a duplicate of the letter. 
In the conversation, which Wilkinson deposes he had with Bollman, he says Bollman, "informed me that he had seen a letter from col. Burr of the 30th of Oct. in which he, (col. Burr) gave assurances that he should be at Natches with 2000 men on the 20th Dec. inst. where he should wait until he heard from this place. That he would be followed by 4000 men more, and that he (col. Burr) if he had chosen, could have raised or got 12,000 as easy as 6,000, but that he did not think that number necessary."
In his conversation with Swartwout, Wilkinson deposes that the latter informed him, "That col. Burr with the support of a powerful association extending from New York to New Orleans, was levying an armed body of 7000 men from the state of New York and the western states, and territories, with a view to carry an expedition against the Mexican provinces and that 500 men under colonel Swartwout, and a col. or major Tyler were to descend the Allegany, for whose accommodation light boats had been built and were ready." I enquired what would be their course. He said "This territory would be revolutionized, where the people were ready to join them, and that there would be some seizing he supposed at New Orleans—that they expected to be ready to embark about the first of February and intended to land at Vera Cruz, and to march from thence to Mexico." I observed that there were several millions of dollars in the bank of this place, to which he replied "We know it full well," and on my remarking that they certainly did not mean to violate private property, he said "they merely meant to borrow and would return it—that they must equip themselves in New Orleans, that they expected naval protection from Great Britain—that the captain—and the officers of our navy were so disgusted with the government that they were ready to join."
These appears to have been the principal circumstances that impressed the mind of the commander in chief with the danger of the crisis. The depositions of lieut. Wilson shews the impression produced on the public mind at New Orleans.
He says, "I left New Orleans on my way to this city on the 15th of December last; at that time, and for some time preceding, the strongest apprehensions and belief universally prevailed among the inhabitants of that city, that Aaron Burr and his confederates had prepared an armed force, and were advancing to attack and plunder the city; in consequence of which the greatest alarms prevailed, a general stagnation of business ensued, and the danger was credited there as a matter of public notoriety:—that brigadier general Wilkinson with the army of the United States was at New Orleans, occupied in the most active military preparations for the defence of the place; repairing the forts, mounting the cannon, collecting ammunition, &c. all under the firm persuasion and belief that such an attack was meditated, and about very speedily to take place, by the said Burr and his confederates; this deponent knows that the general was decidedly of opinion, from the most satisfactory information, that the said Burr and his confederates were advancing with an armed force against the place."
Such are the leading facts on which general W. took his measures. There are several other affidavits which strongly corroborate them; but as they all go to the same effect, so far as regards the reality or apprehension of danger at New Orleans, and principally differ from these as to the persons implicated, we shall not particularly notice them.
Let then any man combine all these facts, and from their collective force appreciate the degree of danger in the territory of Orleans, and say whether there was not reason to believe that without a striking display of power, the plan to seize the city, to plunder the bank, and to provide the means either of an expedition against Mexico, or of a dismemberment of the union, or of both, might not have succeeded? The actual result is not here to be considered. That could not be known to Wilkinson.—If he did conscientiously believe the danger to be such as he represents it to have been, was not an invasion of civil rights, if justifiable in any case, justifiable in this?
Suppose ample funds had been provided, abundant magazines prepared, the American navy engaged, British assistance given, and an army of seven thousand men marched, and that this extended force had been aided by treason within—would not the consequences have been dreadful. At such a crisis could the civil authority have discharged its ordinary functions? Would they not have been completely arrested? Would not military law have been necessarily substituted?
This was exactly the state of things which Wilkinson must have expected, if his representations are honest. It was then to save the territory, from the dreadful scenes which might have ensued from temporising with men he deemed traitors, that he arrested them, and assumed the high responsibility of doing that which nothing short of imperious necessity, he knew, could justify? It was to diminish that danger which menaced the territory with ruin, that he took this step; to render it possible that by coming in one solid column all the interior force,
to meet the external assault. He had reason to dread the influence of intrigue, and to fear that Burr would raise a party against him, perhaps in his very army, and paralyse every measure of defence taken by him. Acting, therefore, on the necessity of the case, he arrested them, and removed them from the scene of action.
We shall not attempt any enquiry into the sufficiency of his reasons for all the arrests made by him. The materials for forming a judgment are not before us. Whether they were equally strong in the cases of Adair, Alexander and Ogden, as in those of Bollman and Swartwout, cannot be ascertained, but the affidavits in the former cases have not been published. Common justice, however, requires us to avoid a precipitate judgment. If these men are innocent, as they say they are, justice will not be denied them. The courts of law and an impartial jury of the country, will vindicate their violated rights.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, February 19.
Debate on the resolution offered by Mr. Broom to make further provision by law to secure the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus to persons in custody under or by colour of the authority of the United States.
(Continued from our last.)
The house proceeded to consider the motion of Mr. Broom—Ayes 60, noes 37.
Mr. Burwell (Vir.) said he should vote for the motion, but he hoped that the house would agree to amend the resolution before the question was put, and concluded with offering an amendment which was agreed to—Ayes 76.
The resolution as amended is as follows, the amendment being in italics.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of making further provision by law more effectually to secure the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus to persons in custody under or by colour of the authority of the United States, and the necessity of defining the power of the Supreme court of the United States in issuing the writ of habeas corpus, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Quincy (Mass.) So long as an intention appeared to make this a party question, I had no inclination to intermeddle with it. The subject seems to me of too high a nature, and too deeply to be connected with the rights and liberties of us all, to be examined under those narrow and temporary views, which party spirit necessarily introduces. Since the discussion has assumed a milder aspect, I shall offer a few considerations; limiting myself to a very simple and brief elucidation of the subject, in a point of view, which no other gentleman has taken it as yet, on this floor.
I cannot agree with those gentlemen, who maintain that, in the arrest and transportation of Bollman and Swartwout, they can see no violation of the rights of individuals. The privileges of the constitution are as much the inheritance of the humblest and the most depraved, as of the most elevated or virtuous citizen. To be seized by a military force, to be concealed and hurried beyond the protection of the civil power, and to be sent a thousand miles for trial, in a place where the crime charged was not committed, I humbly conceive are violations of individual rights and of the constitution. I am not, however, prepared to say, that in no possible case they can be pardoned; nor, with the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) that in no case I would consent to indemnify a military commander for making such an arrest. A case might exist, when it might be the duty of the legislature thus to indemnify. I agree, however, that it must be an extreme case, & that the party to be indemnified must give evidence that he had himself no voluntary agency in producing that state of things which made such an unconstitutional exercise of power, necessary to the safety of the state. I give no opinion concerning the conduct of general Wilkinson. The events which happened at New Orleans have no other relation to the subject before the house than this. They have turned the attention of reflecting men in this nation to the nature of the security they possess against similar violence, and in common with other reflecting men, it has become our duty not only to understand the nature of that security, but also to supply, as soon as possible, any deficiencies we may discover in it.
The only question is, have this people the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus secured to them as fully and effectually as the constitution intended, and as wise and prudent men ought to desire? I answer unequivocally, they have not. So far as relates to cases under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States, we have virtually no writ of habeas corpus. And for this plain reason, that we have none of the sanctions of the writ—we have none of those penalties, without which the writ of habeas corpus is a dead letter, particularly in all cases in which the state of party passions, or of any predominant power leads to the oppression of an individual.
The writ of habeas corpus and the penalties by which it is enforced, and in which the great benefit of the privilege consists, are distinct things in their nature. The former was known to the English common law, and although, at all periods of English history, it was held a very precious right, yet were its provisions found wholly inefficacious against arbitrary power, until after the statute of Charles II. called by Englishmen their second Magna Charta. This statute gave penalties, unknown to the common law. If a judge refuses to grant, or an officer refuses to execute the writ! he is liable to a penalty of 500l. sterling, and similar sanctions annexed to other neglects of the precept. The house will observe, that all these penalties are securities, given to personal liberty, additional to those which exist at common law, and are not substituted for them.—These penalties are annexed for disobedience to the writ, not as an indemnification for the injury. All the other remedies against the judge, or the party imprisoning, remain unimpaired.
The question recurs, does the federal constitution, by securing to us "the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus," assure to us those sanctions of the writ, which constitute, in England, its characteristic security? If the constitution had re-enacted the statute of Charles there could be no doubt. But will gentlemen seriously assert, that a penal statute of another country, can, by construction, be declared the law of this, so as to make our citizens obnoxious to its penalties? If that statute be our
national law, how was it obtained? Re-enacting statutes we have none. And, "the United States, as a federal government, have no common law," if we give credit to declarations daily made upon this floor; or respect the opinions of one of the highest law authorities in this nation—I refer to the opinion of judge Chase, in the case of the United States against Worrall. 2 Dallas, 394.
This view of the subject is certainly sufficient to satisfy this house that their security for this great privilege is at least uncertain; and is not this reason enough, for this legislature to commence an inquiry into the nature of that security, and the additional provisions it requires? This at present is the only question.
But gentlemen ask, "what need of further penalties?" "If the judge refuses the writ, is there not impeachment?" Against the person illegally imprisoning another, is there not an action for damages? I answer—Both these securities for the personal liberty of the citizen existed, and do still exist in England, as fully as they do here, yet was it ever before heard that these were reasons against enacting that celebrated statute of Charles, or were ever urged that its provisions were needless or useless? The penalties of that statute are guarantees of the liberties of the citizen, additional to those which result from the law and the constitution. The principle of that statute is, to rest satisfied with nothing short of the actual liberation of the person from illegal imprisonment, in the shortest time possible. To this end all its provisions tend. It will not leave a citizen to languish in prison, in expectation of the result of the slow progress of legislative inquisition, or for the purpose of ultimately qualifying him to receive a heavy compensation in damages.—Impeachment is always a dubious, and an action for false imprisonment, often an inadequate security for the observance of the writ of habeas corpus. Great violations of the privilege of this writ can never happen, unless in times of great party violence. In such times, what hope of an impeachment against a judge who abuses his authority in coincidence with the views of a prevailing party? And as to damages, is personal liberty to be estimated by money? And if it were, what certainty that the person guilty of the illegal arrest will be competent to pay the damages recovered? In the case of seizure by a military power can it ever be expected from the universal pecuniary deficiencies of the soldiers, that damages will be realized, even should the civil arm be competent to enforce an execution?
The penalties affixed by the statute of Charles, on the contrary, assure the obedience of the courts and officers of justice, independent of all party influences, which may happen to prevail in the nation, and secure personal liberty by pecuniary perils, suspended over the heads of men, whose situation in society is such as, in general, makes the attainment of the penalty certain, should it be incurred. Upon the whole those who oppose the present motion seem to be reduced to this dilemma—either they must acknowledge, that they are content that the citizens of the United States should possess less security for their liberties, than the subjects of the law of England enjoy for theirs; or they are reduced to the necessity of adopting the doctrine that the same penalties which another country may by construction be declared the law of this nation; than which, I can conceive, nothing more monstrous or absurd.
In this discussion it has been my wish to avoid all notice of the party, and personal invectives which have been uttered. The question is too important to be mingled with feelings and passions of these descriptions. And the circumstances of the time and of the nation, seem to me to claim from us all a contempt for these local and ephemeral distinctions. (To be continued.)
Boston, March 16.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By the fast sailing ship Packet, capt. Scott, arrived hereon Friday, 26 days from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 12th Feb.
In our foreign department, French and Russian accounts of war operations will be found of an interesting though contradictory nature. We have endeavoured to give a full view of certain disputative points, and the reader will use his intelligence to decide between them.
The negotiations between Sweden and France, respecting Swedish Pomerania, (although a partial convention for its evacuation by the French had been agreed to, and in part complied with) remained unsettled—and by the last accounts (January 12) Mortier had again taken possession of Anclam, and the country was treated in the most hostile manner.
A report had arisen, from a Lintz article of Jan. 9, that Bonaparte had actually employed the mediation of Austria to bring about a separate peace between Prussia and France. The article also stated, as "the most recent intelligence from Vienna, that more intimate connexions than ever were on the eve of being formed between France and Austria, and which, it is said, cannot but contribute, in a most powerful manner, to the re-establishment of a continental peace."
A commercial treaty was upon the tapis between Great-Britain and Russia, by which the produce of the British colonies, notwithstanding all the vengeful efforts of Bonaparte, it was said, would have an extensive and ready market.
A report, which was but little credited, had been received in London, from Holland, stating, that a negotiation was about being opened between Russia and France.
Letters from Holland, received in London February 1, state that in consequence of the alarming height to which the insurrection in the Hessian territories had reached, the whole of the regular force had been ordered to march immediately.—Hesse had been put under martial law, and general Michael was to take the command for its reduction. That object accomplished, it was supposed the Dutch forces would proceed to Poland, whither every disposable man in France, or any of its dependencies, was to be hurried.
The Danish presses have been put under French control. Several Danish journals having given statements of successes obtained by the Russians in Poland, the French envoy at Copenhagen complained to the Danish government on the occasion, and the king in consequence renewed his mandate of 4th October, 1799, which declares, that any of his subjects publishing any statement, remark, or hint, injurious to the wishes of any of the belligerent powers, in any journal within his dominions, such journal shall be suppressed, and the writer
ter punished. The British and Russian ministers had insisted in memorials, that all accounts favourable to Russia and her allies shall receive the same unrestrained publicity in Denmark, as the French bulletins; or the latter as well as the former interdicted. Private letters add, that the editors of papers, though possessed of authentic accounts favourable to the French, dared not publish them; though they have been published that in the affair of the 26th December the French were successful.—The king of Denmark was dangerously ill.
Our ministers in London had received dispatches from Mr. Armstrong, stating that he had official assurances that American vessels coming directly from America, or returning from England, to the United States, would not be molested by the French cruisers, &c.
March 18.
COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT.
Copy of a letter from Rotterdam of Jan. 9, 1807, to a house in this town.
"We addressed you per this same opportunity to which we refer. We wrote you that several American vessels had been arrested on account of their having touched in England. This had naturally created a doubt whether American vessels that had touched in British ports, would be admitted in our ports; and, therefore, an explanation was asked from the king's minister, at the Hague; who has answered that American vessels under such circumstances would be admitted as heretofore, provided their papers are in order, and that they have not taken on board any thing in England—and whatever letters should be put on board in England, must immediately on arrival, be delivered to the commissary of marine, all the ship's papers and documents must be produced, even the bills of the light money, &c. In England, and none be concealed—as otherwise it might give a suspicion as if the voyage was illegal. Please to have this published, as there is no time now to write to other friends. We are, &c. T. A. CREMER."
PRICES CURRENT.
LIVERPOOL, February 13.
Cotton, Georgia upland, 1s. 4 to 1s. 6; Sea island 1s. 4 to 1s. 7; New Orleans, 1s. 7 to 1s. 8; Flour superfine, 43s. to 45; fine flour, 41s. to 43s.
On cotton, the remarks are, that the prices are looking up, notwithstanding some heavy imports. Flour, it is said, is in very limited demand, but do not apprehend any variation.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
British ship Louisa, Malzard, 61 days from Guernsey, Ballast, A. Maclure.
Ship Intrepid, Vickery, 25 days from Campeachy, Logwood & Hides, Theo. Armistead.—Left there the ship Hope, of and bound to Baltimore, to sail in all March—March 12, off the Matanzas, spoke sch'r Four Sisters, from Beverly bound to Havana—17th, in lat. 30, 10, long. 79, 30, was boarded from H. B. M's sloop of war Indian, and treated very politely—26th, lat 32, long. 76; spoke sch'r Eagle, from Baltimore bound to Falmouth.
Ship Good Hope, Rutherford, 30 days from Tobago, Rum, C. Fry.
Sch'r Eliza Tice, Tice, 4 days from Philadelphia.
Sch'r Richmond, Seaman; Weymouth, Weymouth, 3 days from New-York.
In Hampton Roads, sch'r Elizabeth Margaret, Mallory, 9 days from Havana.
The ship Gosport, Derkheim, of this port, was at Cadiz the 26th January, to sail in a few days for Vera Cruz.
The Martha Washington, from this port bound to London, put into Boston the 16th inst. in distress, having sprung aleak, out 6 days.
A Scotch ship from Liverpool for Virginia was taken the 30th Jan. by a French privateer.
The ships Sheffield, Davis, and Dumfries Beard, of this port were left at Liverpool the 15th Feb.
The ships Mentor, Waterman, and Huntress, Stinson, sailed the 15th Feb. from Liverpool for Norfolk. The ship Martha, Fawn, sailed the same day for Savannah. The ship William & James, Trefar, from Liverpool for North Carolina, put into Kinsale the 29th Jan. with loss of main-top-mast, jib-boom, and one of the crew. The Mount Vernon, Owens, from Virginia, was off Dover the 8th Feb.—Passed Gravesend, Feb. 8, the Enterprize, Packwood, from Virginia—9th, Monticello, Drysdale, from Norfolk.
At Liverpool, for Norfolk, Juno, Hartly; Dumfries, Beard. For City Point, ships Industry, Wilson, to sail Feb. 25; Huntress, Chase, 20th; Romp, Chew, 20th.
On Wednesday the 1st of April, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at 12 o'clock on Newton's wharf, will be sold,
48 puncheons Tobago RUM,
Landing from the ship Good Hope, J. Rutherford, master.—Terms of sale 60 days for all sums over 200 dollars, the purchaser giving approved endorsed notes, sums under 200 dollars cash—by
Christopher Fry.
March 30.
By W. B. LAMB.
On Wednesday the 8th of April, at eleven o'clock, will be sold without reserve, for cash,
4 cases Platillass; 3 do. Listadoes,
3 do. Dowlas; 2 boxes Creas, 19 chests Young Hyson Tea.
At private Sale,
16 hhds. 50 bbls. brown Sugar, 15 tierces, 60 bags Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 5 pipes Madeira Wine; 16 bags Pepper, March 30.
The Ship Good Hope, burthen 187 tons, or 1800 barrels, is offered for charter, and can be ready to receive a cargo immediately. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
Christopher Fry.
March 30.
For NANTZ,
The good Brig Pandora, burthen 240 tons, having most of her cargo engaged, she will sail in ten days. For freight or a few articles of convenient stowage, or passage, apply to
John Newell, jun.
March 30.
Landing from on board the schooner Weymouth, captain W. W. Weymouth,
10 pipes of old Cogniac Brandy, and a few bundles of Hay, which will be sold low by applying to
John Brown,
March 30.
Marden's wharf

A FREIGHT Is wanted for the Sloop SALLY , Capt. John Williams, burthen 500 barrels, and a good vessel. We have for Sale,  150 bbls. superfine and fine Flour, 8 hhds. and 15 boxes Pennington's Loaf Sugar, 3 chests Young Hyson Tea, And a few firkins good Butter. And will give Cash for  Rough W. O. hhd. & bbl. Staves. Apply to Rowland & Triplett. March 25.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The good Brig SALLY & JENNY , John Hopkins, master, burthen 900 barrels, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to Francis Smith. Who has for Sale,  28 pipes L. particular Madeira Wine, ten of which are Alder's brand, and now fit for the table. 230 kegs of Lard—And for Rent,  Two Ware-Houses on Maxwell's Wharf. March 25.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. March 23.
FOR SALE, The Bermudian built copper fastened Brig MARTIN , burthen 135 tons or 1400 barrels, in good or- der and well found, can be sent to sea at a small expence—a liberal credit will be given. Also the Cargo of the said Brig, consisting of  Superior Antigua Sugars, in hhds. tierces and barrels. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. In Store,  Cogniac Brandy; 4th proof Gin; Coffee, &c. March 20.
For CHARLESTON, The fine new Schooner Ploughboy , Frederick Hall, master, will be ready to sail about the 1st of April, fitted out elegantly as a packet, and intended as a regular trader from this to Charleston and Baltimore. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to D. R. Waddey, & co. Who have just received,  20 barrels Whiskey; 15,000 wt. Coffee, of good quality, which they offer for sale at reduced prices. March 20.
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner BEAVER , Eben Jordan, master, burthen 106 tons, will be ready to re- ceive a cargo within three days. Apply to the master on board at Gorham's wharf, or to Phinehas Dana. Who has for Sale landing from said Schooner,  30 hogheads of good SUGAR, and 2 do. Molasses. And in Store,  250 boxes Mould Candles; 6 hhds. and 10 barrels Loaf Sugar. March 18.
For Amsterdam, The elegant new Ship GEORGIANA , Edward Chamberlain, master. For freight apply to Moses Myers. March 18.
I want to Charter, A British SHIP , of from 150 to 300 tons. 54 bags Coffee; 10 hhds. Rum. Apply to MOSES MYERS. March 6.
FOR SALE, On board the ship Betsey , from Liverpool. 7,000 bushels coarse Salt 1168 sacks fine do. filled in Liverpool 94 crates Earthenware.
The BETSEY is a fine fast sailing ship, almost new, and will return direct to Liverpool—for freight apply to A. MACLURE. We has also in store for sale, 58 crates Earth ware, 16 casks Glassware 8 gross Bottles in crates, 16 pipes Cogniac Brandy 8 pipes fine old Sicily Wine, 2 boxes coarse Hats 5 boxes Pipes, 9 boxes Castile Soap 11 cases Anniseed, one dozen each 7 casks Claret Wine. Feb. 25—tf
The American Ship  AMABLE ANTONIETTE , Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogheads to- bacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17.
The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Maxwell's wharf,  1000 dozen of CLARET, in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback. A few cases,  Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in hhds. and bbls.; Coffee in bags, and A few hhds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on a liberal credit. Brunet & Thompson. March 16.
Wants a situation, A Person acquainted with Mercantile Business of almost every description, having acted in the capacity of a Clerk for nearly 9 years: the most respectable reference can be given for his abilities, sobriety, and integri- ty, by application to Mr. J. Cowper, Editor the Publick Led- ger. March 20.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON , deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immedia- te payment is indispensable. John Mc'Phail, Ex'r. August 1.
GERMAN LINEN. To close sundry consignments, I will sell for approved endor- sed paper at 4, 6, and 8 months,  45 pieces heavy Ticklenburgs, 90 do. assorted Osnaburgs, 50 do. fine Plaitillas, 24 do. do. Flanders Sheetings, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 350 do. German Rolls. Also low for Cash,  110 boxes Window Glass; 90 do. short Pipes, 7 do. half-pint Tumblers; 12000 Baggins various kinds. John C. Niemeyer. March 25.
The subscriber is desirous to contract with some person to supply this Garrison with FU- EL for one year from the 1st April next.—Proposals will be received to the 31st March. John Saunders, March 13. tf Capt. U. S. Art. Commanding.
125 boxes White Havanna SUGAR, of the first quality, now landing from the schooner Fanny Sewell, for Sale by Thomas Willock. March 13.
DR. JAMES BROWN, Begs leave to inform his friends and the publick of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he practices  PHYSICK AND SURGERY, and hopes to merit publick patronage.—He may be consulted at his shop in Main-street, and adjoining Mess. Southgates store. Feb. 18. 6w
FOR SALE,  370 bags Coffee, 22 bales Cotton, 11 hogheads clayed Sugar, 50 do. Muscovado do.—entitled to drawback and certificate.  10 chests German Goods, consisting of Bri- tannias, Plaitillas, and Crease a la Morlaix—entitled to drawback.  15,000 feet St. Domingo Mahogany, of large dimensions and choice quality; 5000 bushels Liverpool Salt, loose and in sacks; Gosport Rum in hhds. and barrels. And on a credit of twelve months for approved paper,  12 pipes choice old L. part. Madeira Wine. James Young.
NOTICE. THOSE who have claims against the estate of  BENJAMIN WOLF , deceased, are requested to produce them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Angus Martin, Adm'r. January 7.
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of  Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London,  100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10.
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposed to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf- street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catha- rine-street.—A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold confer- ences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. December 12.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES  DICKINSON , deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE. That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres , lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nanse- mond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by wa- ter. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wath House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
NOTICE. All who may have claims on Mrs. S. WRIGHT, lately deceased, are requested to forward them for adjustment to L. Anderson, P. M. Feb. 23. tf Williamsburg.
His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, having received information from his excellency brigadier general Hodgson, his majesty's governor of the Bermuda Islands, that he has opened the ports of Saint George and Hamilton therein, for the admission of salt- ed provisions of every description, (in British vessels only) from the United States, for the term of three months from the 12th day of last month; the Consul hereby gives notice of the same for the benefit of the merchants and others con- cerned within his district. John Hamilton.
NOTICE. For RENT, And possession given the 1st June next, that well known Tavern,  The Exchange Coffee-House. Any person inclined to rent may have it furnished with suitable furniture and servants, or not, as they may think pro- per. This house is so well known, that it is conceived no particular description of it is necessary; it is sufficient to ob- serve that it was built expressly for a publick house. John Warren. March 18.
NOTICE. Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by  FREDERICK HEBERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protetress , from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of  SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of  GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES, All sorts of  GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES , includ- ing OTTER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most rea- sonable terms. * * * PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale.—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16.
NOTICE. ALEXANDER CLARK,  BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Intends soon to leave this State, and requests all those in- debted to him to make immediate payment, and all those to whom he is indebted to render their accounts for settlement. Grateful to his friends for past favours, still solicits a con- tinuance until his business is settled. February 6. fawtf
NOTICE. The Subscriber having purchased the Plantation near Hampton, formerly called the Glebe , fore- warns all persons from cutting wood, or trespassing in any manner under the penalty of the utmost rigour of the law. Robert Wills. March 18.
NOTICE. The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND , situate on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and furnishes a fine view of the town of Norfolk. No site near the town is better adapted for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made accommodating to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. January 23.
NOTICE. FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogheads drawn Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2.
NOTICE. FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-  HOUSE , on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16.
NOTICE. A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale. The Subscriber will sell his Plantation cal- led Level-Green , adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling- House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Eli- zabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not ex- travagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase mo- ney. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will ap- ply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8.
NOTICE. THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to capt. Will's store, on Marsden's wharf, who offers for sale afloat,  222 barrels superfine Flour 56 half barrels do.  4,000 bushels Indian Corn. And in store,  100 barrels Virginia Pork 100 do. Shad 10 tons Fustick 20 firkins Butter. George Wilson. March 2.
NOTICE. The Subscriber will sell hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. Feb. 20.
NOTICE. The subscriber will sell fourteen LOTS in the Borough of Norfolk, well situated for private residence. A credit of one and two years will be given for two thirds of the purchase money. A plan may be seen by applying to Robert B. Taylor. March 18.
NOTICE. 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 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of  Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 9 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 3d. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2.
NOTICE. At Private Sale, 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tierces Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrachs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gillia Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Cadders; 1 box brown Plaitillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Irish Linen, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Tickfets and Fancy Cordons. The above will be Sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun. October 17.
NOTICE. The Exchange Coffee-House. Any person inclined to rent may have it furnished with suitable furniture and servants, or not, as they may think pro- per. This house is so well known, that it is conceived no particular description of it is necessary; it is sufficient to ob- serve that it was built expressly for a publick house. John Warren. March 18.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of  DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Campher, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom Rochelle do. do. Guns Ammonial, Assafœtida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigree, Essences of Bergamot, Le- mons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS  WARE , suitable to Apothecaries— PHIALS and GALLI-  POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Nooth's MA-  CHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. * * * MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. 216
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of  Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret,  Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blan- kets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburgs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazens, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. 193
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; they are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a consi- derable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abun- dant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are  taskable , and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Ma- ry's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk. Sept. 29. tf
FOR SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER , by the hoghead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store,  Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
FOR RENT, The Fire-Proof HOUSE on Market- Street, occupied by Mr. S. Marks, jun. possession to be had on the 1st June next. George Vashon. Feb. 23. tf
FOR SALE.  13 pipes Holland Gin 9 pipes Cogniac Brandy—8 chests Hyson Tea 200 bbls. fine Flour—100 do. Navy Bread 31 kegs Butter—20 boxes of Soap 10 boxes Candles—30 tons Fustic, by James M'Clanahan. January 28. tf
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete or- der, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.— This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 224
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO,  NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on pa- per of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large pa- per, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE, February 27.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE H SE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.