Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-08-10 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10, 1808.
NO. 11.]
BOOKS, &c.
Just Received,
The Register of Arts, or a compendious view of some of the most useful modern discoveries and inventions...
Bonsal, Conrad, & Co.
JOHN PENDREDS Boot and Shoe Manufactory,
No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials...
N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cos-sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch.
August 11.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful...
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions...
Generous allowances made to those who buy by fall again.
Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor...
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton.
I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling...
I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a benevolent act to recommend it in similar cases to others.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland.
I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain...
(Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plum-bree, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatic pains...
(Signed) MARY TAYLOR.
The above Drops are sold wholesale and retail only by
BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO,
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening...
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking,
prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise...
The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by
T. W. DYOTT,
at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-street,
Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL,
CONRAD, & Co's Book-Store, Norfolk; and at SOMER-
VELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
Where also may be had,
THE IMPERIAL WASH,
And new invented LIQUID,
For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour
of ruffles, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly
From the Port Folio.
MORTUARY.
In the very sinister situation of our injured country, torn with domestic faction; and threatened by French tyranny...
In common with a few privileged spirits, Mr. Ames not only thought correctly, and planned sagaciously...
If Mr. Ames had been but a lively declaimer, a sprightly essayist, a voluble lawyer, or a vulgar politician...
Since the first era of his political life, Mr. Ames has been a valetudinarian. But sickness, though it grievously wasted his body...
of some, and the folly of others held a different language, Mr. Ames was right in toto.
During the intervals of publick, professional, and domestic care, Mr. Ames, with a spirit untired...
What they show. Ourselves may freely to ourselves bestow. We have in full view a forthright path to national tranquility...
But, to return to the subject of this concise memoir, Mr. Ames, like Edmund Burke, not less admirable for the keenness of his sagacity...
The extinction of such a light leaves us in a sort of melancholy gloom, and as when the lamp of Hamilton's life expired...
Of old achievements, or despair of new.
From the Charleston Courier.
KING-STREET, 16 July, 1808.
Mr. Printers,
I am a plane country farmer who lives in one of the upper districts of this state, and have lately come down with a waggon load of cotton...
If Mr. Ames had been but a lively declaimer, a sprightly essayist, a voluble lawyer, or a vulgar politician...
Since the first era of his political life, Mr. Ames has been a valetudinarian. But sickness, though it grievously wasted his body...
only a plane man—though I am your humble servant.
GAVIN GREENSEED.
[That the Embargo has answered any of the purposes for which it was laid, we are entirely ignorant:
That it has produced distress to ourselves, cannot be denied:
That the Embargo Acts have been evaded is equally true and disgraceful; for while they continue the laws of the land...
At a Court held for Northampton
County, the 14th day of July, 1808.
Thomas D. Simkins and William Simkins, an infant by Thomas D. Simkins, his guardian, Complainants, Against Coventon Simkins, John Simkins, John Brackhouse, Junior, and George Lewis, Defendants.
The complainants having filed their bill more than three months, and the court being satisfied that Coventon Simkins one of the defendants, is out of this commonwealth...
Teste, Thomas L. Savage, Clerk.
Lunatick Hospital, Williamsburg, July 30, 1808.
NOTICE.
The Cells appropriated for Male Patients are now full—As soon as there are any of them vacant, the publick will be notified thereof.
By order of the Court of Directors, W. Russell, C. C.
Wanted to Purchase.
A few likely young NEGROES,
for whom a liberal price in cash will be given. Apply to the Subscriber at the Borough Tavern.
Norman Morrison.
August 5.
PROFILES TAKEN, THE HAIR SHADED AND FRAMED, BY J. TODD,
Who has deferred his departure for the present on account of the very flattering encouragement received within a few days.
TODD'S PROFILE ROOM, No. 134, main, corner of Fenchurch-street, near the Theatre—In justice to himself, T. thinks it necessary particularly to specify his No. to prevent mistakes in future...
August 3.
ADVERTISEMENT.
To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1806.
This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private concerns, impart his situation and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER...
July 15.
WILLIAM PENNOCK
Has removed his Counting-Room to No. 4. on his own wharf July 29.
NOTICE.
The partnership of Wilson, Cunningham & Co. having been dissolved by mutual consent—all those indebted, as well as those who have claims against them, are requested to settle the same with Alexander Wilson or J. B. Cunningham...
William Pennock, Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
Norfolk, July 15, 1808. The business heretofore carried on by the above firm will be continued by the Subscriber, under the firm of Wilson & Cunningham.
Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
FOR SALE,
At reduced prices at my Office,
SUGAR. Old Madeira WINE, 13 Hogsheads, 40 tierces, 7 pipes, 6 hogsheads, 8 quarter casks, 20 tierces Rice, 250 bags Coffee, 30 chests Young Hyson Tea...
William B. Lamb.
TO RENT,
The Store and Dwelling-House on Market Square, lately occupied by Mr Vincent Parlato. August 1.
CASH given for
Rough W. O. hhd. & bbl. STAVES,
by A. Maclure.
August 5.

SPANISH REVOLUTION.—The intelligence which we publish in this evening's Ledger, from Charles- ton, was given by us yesterday to our subscribers in Norfolk and Portsmouth, in an Extra Paper , and is republished for the benefit of our country friends.
We now perceive more distinctly the causes which have led to this important event, and from which we anticipate a glorious result. The firmness and dignity displayed by the Supreme Council in their Declaration of War, must animate every Spaniard with enthousiastick ardour. Such baseness, such tyranny, were never exhibited in the annals of civilized man. Unequal as the contest may appear, we rely confidently on the discomfiture of the tyrant. The Supreme Council has wisely and justly separated the French nation from the Despot who presides over her. Scarcely are the French less unfortunate, than those nations who they are made to oppress.
It was important to ascertain the dispositions of the inhabitants of the Spanish Colonies, and it is pleasing to observe that as far as they have been ascertained, that they are in perfect harmony with the parent country. The prudence and humanity of the Governor at Havanna, claim the highest admiration. His protection to the French did honour to his policy and humanity. It would have stained a glorious cause to have shed the blood of men who were rather subjects for sympathy than resentment. The misfortunes of the St. Domingo Refugees, required no additional weight, and if those who have settled in Cuba, are like those who have taken refuge in our country, they deserve to be respected for their correct deportment. But in this case, reasons of state policy, will we expect prevail, and those persons be compelled to leave the Spanish Colonies, without respect to persons.
The effect which the events that are now passing might have in our country, would be felt with advantage by every class of our fellow citizens, if our embargo was removed. The activity which would be infused into our commerce and navigation, and consequently into our agriculture and mechanicks, are too obvious to require any remarks from us. The merchant, the mariner, the farmer, and the industrious mechanic dwell on all the advantages which they might derive from the present state of things, with chagrin and indignation, when they reflect that all their pleasing wishes are blasted by the effects of an embargo, which now promises ruin to this country and to this country only. It is now obvious that the embargo will not answer the principle object for which it was imposed. Yet it will not be repealed on that account. When Doctor San-grado was informed that his patients were dying in such numbers, as if they had combined to bring his practice into disgrace, "Perish (says the empirick) the nobility, the clergy, and the people, but I will stick to my practice, and my principles." Just so our State Doctors, "Perish the merchant, the mariner, the farmer, and the mechanic, but we will stick to our measures."
The immediate advantages, which would be derived to this country would be a market at high prices for the surplus produce, and employment for the shipping, one rotting in the barns and warehouses, and the other at the wharves. But looking forward, we conceive it important that the United States, should not be shut up in their shell at a season like the present. Great Britain, the commercial rival of this country, availing herself of the favourable disposition of the Spaniards, will no doubt adopt measures that will secure advantages to her own commerce, and perhaps to our detriment. It is most probable that the Spanish colonies will become independent, this is an event, long wished for in this country, and yet we are in a situation, that will not permit us to avail ourselves of the advantages, which such an event would produce.
The Proclamation of the Governor of Cuba, was received by Mail from New York—it is an elegant and animated address to the honour and patriotism of all Spaniards.
The European Intelligence published in this day's paper, was received by the ship Union, capt. Jacobs, arrived at New York, from London. In this vessel came passenger Dr. Heermann (of this place) who is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. Pinckney for our government.
The Collector of the port of New York has notified, that those vessels which had obtained permission to sail for a foreign port, and are not despatched before the 12th instant, will not after that time be permitted to depart.
CHARLESTON, July 28. SPANISH AFFAIRS. INTERESTING INTELLIGENCE.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Havanna to another in this city, dated July 18. "Our friend will acquaint you fully of the great change that has taken place here, since yesterday morning, when a ship arrived from Cadiz, in 35 days, with a new intendant, and confirming the news that had been circulated, received from Vera Cruz, two days before, that all the royal family of Spain had been seized and sent forcibly to Paris.—This occasioned such a fermentation in the city, and irritated the minds of the people, who were avowing vengeance against all the French, that it
was not prudent for any stranger to be in the streets. However the prudent and cautious steps taken by the governor, has prevented any bloodshed; not a life has been lost; the poor French were flying in every direction, many of them slept in American vessels, and this day there is not one to be seen; no doubt they will all be sent off. It is generally believed that the people of this island, the Main and Mexico, will declare themselves independent—indeed it will be the best thing they can do; it will take some time to quiet the minds of the people.—Buonaparte is now execrated, and the French nation is held in the greatest abhorrence. War with France, has been publicly declared, and peace with England. The troops in the Square loaded their pieces with balls fearful that the mob would go to extremes. The governor harangued the multitude, requested and prayed them to keep order; in short, his speech had a good effect. Our friend will give you all the particulars."
"P. S. A British frigate is now off the port, and the governor's boat has been sent out to invite her in."
Buonaparte it appears, through stratagem, got the royal family of Spain, composed of Charles IVth, Maria Louisa, Ferdinand VIIth, the Queen of Etruria, and the Infante Don Carlos, &c. to Bayonne—as also, by force, the Prince of Peace and the Infante Don Antonio. From thence he sent part of them to Valen ciennes, and part to Fontainebleau. Murat took upon him the supreme command of the kingdom, in the name of Napoleon; resistance was made, but the feeble inhabitants of Madrid were overpowered—great slaughter and carnage was the issue—the guillotine was erected—numbers of the grandees, ministers, and conspicuous characters, fell victims to the perfidy and cruelty of Murat. The whole nation rose in arms, breathing vengeance, and the extermination of the French race. In Seville, a Court under the title of the Supreme Council of the Nation, is erected; Saavedra is at the head; and this is the only government now known or acknowledged—It has proclaimed Ferdinand VIIth, and entered into an alliance with England; for the moment these events were known the British Admiral on the station repaired to Cadiz, offered his succour, money, arms, and 8000 men from Gibraltar, it required. The French fleet in Cadiz, composed of six ships, was ordered to surrender to the city; they refused, and as long as they could, they obstinately defended themselves against the place and Spanish ships. It was stated in Spain that a new coalition was forming of all the continental powers.
King Ferdinand the VIIth, was proclaimed at Havanna on the 19th inst.
These important transactions excited an extraordinary degree of emotion in Havanna. It was tho' every Frenchman there would be massacred, so great was the irritation of the people against them; but the prudent and humane measures of the governor prevented bloodshed. A deputation was sent to an English frigate, the Franchise , then lying in the offing, to communicate the events, and invite her into port.
It was generally supposed at Havanna, that the Island of Cuba, all the Main, and Mexico would declare themselves independent.
The arrival at Havanna, from which we derive our interesting Spanish news left St. Lucar on the 12th June, and brought out a new Intendant of Havanna, Don Juan De Aguiler.
DECLARATION OF WAR
Against the Emperor of France, Napoleon the First, in behalf of Ferdinand the Seventh, King of Spain and the Indies; and in his name—by the Supreme Assembly of Spain and India, established at Seville.
FRANCE, or more explicitly, the Emperor of France, having violated the most sacred treaty with Spain, by taking the royal family to Paris, and obliging them to abdicate and renounce all claim to the throne, in his favour; and declared, that he has been elected king of Spain; the most daring and greatest outrage and falsity ever known in history—having entered his armies in Spain, took possession of all the fortresses, and capital, and committed the most cruel assassinations and robberies ever known; all of which he has committed, not by force of arms, but under the pretence of our felicity; the most enormous ingratitude for services rendered him by Spain—the friendship we professed, have been paid with tricks of treason, and the most dreadful perfidy, ever committed by any nation or monarch that has ever been heard of—
He has declared lately, that he would overset the monarchy and fundamental laws; also, our holy religion—and has obliged us, by his mischievous conduct to manifest to all Europe: and that, for our only remedy, we do declare war against him; and in consequence of which, and in the name of our king, Ferdinand VII. and in that of the whole Spanish nation, we do declare war, both by sea and land, against the emperor Napoleon the First, and against France, while she will be under the yoke and oppression of that tyrant; and we do hereby authorise and ordain, to all and every Spaniard, to act against those with hostility, and do them all the prejudice, harm, and mischief, they possibly can, according to the laws of war; & stop all French vessels, property, appurtenances and rights, existing in the Spanish dominions. We do moreover ordain, that no impediment or molestation shall be made against the English nation, government, vessels, property or rights, belonging to any individual of that nation; and we declare, that we have opened a free communication with England, and have agreed for an armistice, of which we hope there shall issue a durable and lasting peace. We further declare, that we shall not lay our arms down, until the emperor Napoleon the First makes us a restitution of our king, Ferdinand the VIIth and every person of the royal family, and respects the sacred rights of the nation, which he has violated; also, his liberty, integrity, and independence;—and for the intelligence of the Spanish nation, we do order to make publick this our solemn declaration, and to have it published in every town and province of Spain, West Indies, &c. informing all Europe, Africa and Asia, of this our decision.
Given at the Royal Palace of Alcazar, at Seville, June the 6th, 1808, by order of the Supreme Assembly.
(Signed) JOHN BAPTISTE PARDO, & MANUEL MARIA AGUILAR, Secretaries of State.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman of the highest respectability, to his relation in this city, dated Havanna, July 18th, 1808.
"Yesterday a ship arrived here from Cadiz, in 35 days, bringing dates to the 9th June. The news which she has brought has thrown this city into the greatest confusion possible: The accounts are—that all the royal family of Spain have been seized and forcibly sent to Paris by Buonaparte; that desperate measures took place in Madrid, where upwards of 9000 souls perished; that the old council of Castile was dissolved, and that the French general, prince Murat, remained as regent at Madrid; that it was discovered that the governor of Cadiz has corresponded with Murat, and that city was to have been given up; the governor had been massacred, and an engagement had taken place between the French and Spanish squadrons in that port, but the Spaniards remained masters of Cadiz. The British fleet under Sir Erasmus Gower was lying in Cadiz Bay when this ship sailed—Further particulars have not been received."
"The consequence of this news when it was publickly made known, had irritated the minds of the people so much, that they avowed vengeance against all the Frenchmen, and had it not been for the very prudent and cautious manner in which the governor acted, many lives would have been lost."
"This news would have been received two days before, by the way of La Vera Cruz, but was not generally believed: but this ship coming direct from Cadiz, and in so short a passage, bringing a confirmation, the effect was astonishing. The troops were drawn up in the publick square; war against the French was declared, and peace with England proclaimed. The mob was silenced by the troops having orders to load with ball. The governor harangued the multitude, recommended in the strongest manner to all the inhabitants, to behave peaceably and orderly, and it is much to their honour that there has been no bloodshed, not a life lost."
"The poor Frenchmen were frightened to death, flying in every direction; many of them slept on board of the American vessels—in short, it was thought dangerous for any stranger to be in the streets. Before night a strong guard of 1500 men was ordered to patrol the streets all night, and every thing was quiet. It will take some time to calm the minds of the people, in which space very little will be done, as respects business."
"It is the general opinion that the people of this island, the Main and Mexico will declare themselves independent; it is certainly the best thing they can do; they will be protected by England, and the trade from those places to Great Britain will be immense; for if once the Spaniards get into the habit of using British manufactured goods, they will prefer them to all others."
NEW-YORK, August 4. PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOUR OF HAVANNA.
Inhabitants of the island of Cuba, worthy descendants of the generous Spanish Nation.
Know, that I have this very day received several manifestoes, proclamations and edicts published and printed by order of the Supreme Council (Junta) of Government which has been established in Seville, in consequence of an act of perfidy more infamous than any which the world has ever witnessed: papers which as you will very soon see appear not to be dictated by men, but rather inspired by angels: in short, papers which must necessarily produce the vindication of insulted and derided Spain, and the liberty of all Europe, which lies buried in slavery by the same hand which affects our brethren. It appears by them, and I learn by the relations of persons worthy of belief who have been eye witnesses of the dreadful and horrid events which took place in our Peninsula in the months of April and May, that the French government, assuming the false character of a friend and good ally, has deceived Ferdinand VII. the best and most virtuous of kings, abused his generosity and good faith, invited to its territory by artful and insidious esseres, and by similar crafty and treacherous proceedings induced his august parents and the whole Royal Family to follow him, for the purpose of treating them as they have been treated with the most disgraceful contempt, and consummated at last their horrible design, by compelling them to renounce the Crown of Spain, in favour of a foreigner, having no other right than his insatiable ambition, at the same time that his executioners and assassins were shedding the precious blood of the inhabitants of Madrid, as a return for the hospitality and fraternity with which they had been received and welcomed, as their own chiefs have publickly acknowledged. Our language contains no terms adequate to characterise conduct so horrible, which has covered France with infamy and Spain with mourning, and which made the most insensible and barbarous nations shudder with fear. But, think not from this, that the sentiment of honour, the nobleness of mind and the majestic dignity of the Spanish character, have been dismayed at the sight of such direful calamity. On the contrary, the virtuous and magnanimous sons of a heroic country, are determined to fight until the last man of its twelve millions of inhabitants shall gloriously die, to avenge their outraged religion, their violated females, their murdered children, and to rescue from captivity their adored Ferdinand. Yes, doubt it not, they will fill with dread the authors of such iniquity, and will exterminate them. They are animated with a holy rage capable of breaking in pieces the chains which bind all the nations of Europe. They have adjusted an armistice with England, a name sweet and consolatory to the human race! to which henceforth must be added that shield of afflicted humanity, for the same just reason that Spain must be styled the deliverer of the world.—Yes, they co-operate with the virtuous and magnanimous English, for though they have just been our accidental enemies, to whom it is unknown that this could only have been, as in fact it was, an effect of the violence and Machiavelism of the French government! Do not blame me on account of the inconsistency between this sentiment and those expressed in the proclamation published on the 27th January last; besides that almost every government labours under some systematic defects, and commits some acts of injustice, which give room for invectives, more especially in a state of war, it was a duty of my official station, to accommodate my language to that of my superiours, as I do on the present occasion; but with this difference, that my soul is justly and profoundly indignant, and that I am ardently desirous to shed my blood as a sacrifice to my religion, my king and my country. Be con-
fidently persuaded that the other nations whose habitations and fields are yet smoking with the innocent blood of the flower of their youth which has been shed by an incomprehensible chain of success combined by the genius of desolation, will recover from their dismay, will acquire courage to shake off the yoke, and united with Spain and England will concur in the greatest and noblest work which man can perform, with the same ardour that animates the lioness to rescue her young. The French themselves, that nation illustrious, generous and worthy of a better lot will hasten to wash away the black spot, with which their own hands have tarnished their own lustre; compassionate them and view them not with hatred, for they are our brothers, and will soon be our good friends. The divine creator of men, the arbiter of the fate of nations, is interested in this holy and august work, and we ought not to doubt of his protection. I see you full of ardent zeal to fly to take a part in it, but your situation at the distance of 2000 leagues unfortunately now deprives you of that glorious felicity—But it is of no moment.
Money to defray the expenses of it, is no less necessary than arms, and it is in your power to participate by means of an offering more salutary to men, and more agreeable to the sight of God, than was ever offered in his holy temple. Imitate the Spanish heroines: circumscribe your expenses—renounce your superfluities—establish a Spartan economy—let there not remain in your houses a single ounce of gold or silver, except what is absolutely necessary for religious rites. Will you have less virtue and less generosity than the Romans had, when they believed Hannibal was approaching the gates of Rome? Will you have more attachment to your property, and less disinterestedness than those Pagans who knew not the true God?—Will you have less respect than they to your holy religion, less loyalty and less love to your country, to your customs, to your laws and to your government, less affection for your wives and your tender infants, and less horror of the tyranny and slavery with which the hosts of the common enemy threaten you as soon as they shall have subjugated your brethren? Will you prefer to preserve your riches entire to the end that the booty may be great, and more captivating to the eyes of their cupidity, rather than to sacrifice a part for the sake of objects so precious which you may save at so little cost, preserve Spain your glorious native soil, and redeem from captivity your king who has ascended to the throne by the rugged road of virtue and heroism, braving the dangers of the scaffold and the enormous infamy of being reputed a regicide and parricide, when his object was to make you happy by the downfall of a perfidious traitor and despotick favourite! Pardon me if I offend your delicacy, your generosity, your well known loyalty and holy ambition of true and solid glory. My imagination disturbed by so melancholy an event, can scarcely allow me to articulate words, how much less to consider them! I am sure that you will do much more than I ask of you. I well know your virtues, and you are not ignorant how much I appreciate them, and what are the sentiments of my heart towards you and each one of you—Yes—this is the epoch in which America and her renowned sons through whose veins runs the illustrious and most noble Spanish blood, will display their greatness of soul, and will acquire as much glory as was recently acquired by the heroic inhabitants of Buenos Ayres, a glory as much more true and solid as the moral virtues & trophies exceed the martial and blood stained triumphs of Mars. The good which you do on this occasion will be common to the Spaniards, to all the nations of Europe and to yourselves, but the sweet pleasure of listening to the blessings on you which will resound from generation to generation, will be a most flattering reward derived from your beneficence, the most valuable which men can grant and much more estimable than the equivocal distinctions and decorations which are bestowed by sovereigns, not always upon virtue, and even sometimes upon corruption and vice.
I hasten to give you this information, that you may instantly know the great object which ought to occupy the attention and the heart of every Spaniard, and of every man living who loves mankind.—But at the same time, I earnestly recommend to you resignation to Divine Providence, which knows how to extract an antidote from poison, the virtue of fortitude and magnanimity never so necessary as at present; patience, prudence, moderation, and docility, to repress your inevitable uneasiness to shun all tumult and disorder, and to abstain from giving the slightest disturbance to the peaceable, laborious and most useful Frenchmen, our fellow inhabitants and friends, who, driven by a revolution the most sanguinary and infamous of any recorded by history, have sought and found in your bosom the sacred asylum of a fraternal hospitality; understanding that if there be among them, any one whose residence can be injurious to us, he shall be caused to leave the island without oppression, protecting the others with Spanish humanity, and with the strong shield of justice, who will know how to use proper severity towards all who shall attempt to offend them by word or action.
If you hearken with docility to the paternal advice which I give you, and observe it carefully, I trust in the mercy of God, in your loyalty and in your virtues, that you will very soon see the dawn of tranquility, of rejoicing, of prosperity, and of more brilliant glory for yourselves and your future generations.
The Marquis De Someruelos. Havanna, July 17, 1808.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM DAVIS, deceased, are requested to come forward and make payment; those to whom said estate is indebted are desired to bring in their claims authenticated. William Dickson, Executor Portsmouth, July 22
Just received from New-York, a fresh supply of BARNE'S DOUBLE ALE,
which will be sold at the rate of thirty seven and a half cents per gallon out of the house; the same and no other on draught in the house at the usual price.
Families or Masters of Vessels can be furnished with barrels, half barrels, or small kegs of the above at a short notice.
William Tomlin, Corner of Wide Water and Commerce-Street. N. B. Will be kept for the accommodation of customers, a constant supply of BARNE'S DOUBLE ALE and Philadelphia PORTER in bottles. July 15.

Foreign Intelligence, Received at New-York by the Ship Union, Captain Jacobs, in 50 days from London.
LONDON, June 1. The British frigate Virginia, of 38 guns, capt. Brace, on the night of the 19th of May, captured the Guelderland Dutch frigate, of 36 guns, commanded by captain Pool, knight of the order of the kingdom, who was wounded. She was manned with 250 men, and had 28 passengers; a fortnight from Bergen. The action lasted an hour and an half; the Dutchman's masts were shot by the board, and had 25 of his men killed, and 40 severely wounded. She wore three times, and in her effort to come round the fourth, fell on board the Virginia, and did her the only damage worth notice. The Virginia had only one man killed and one badly wounded. The night was so dark that they could not see to board.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, June 1.
TRADE WITH AMERICA. The house resolved itself into a committee to consider of the means of promoting commercial intercourse with America.
Mr. Rose, prefaced the motion he intended to submit by a succinct history of the commercial intercourse between this country and America, in which he spoke so low as not to be audible from the gallery. He then adverted to the unfriendly disposition recently and still manifested by America towards this country, so obviously to the mutual disadvantage of both nations. The object of his proposition was, to shew to America that this country had friendly dispositions towards her, and that she was disposed in future to carry on commercial intercourse with her, whenever complete amity between both should be restored. He was not anxious to renew the treaty which had been settled before intercourse broke up, because it was one which would have been very disadvantageous to England. But his purpose would be to put America, in her future trade, on a footing with the most favoured nations; and to propose that the principle be meant to offer, should, in the first instance, continue one year in operation. He concluded by moving a resolution to the following effect:—“That all goods, wares, and merchandise, the growth and produce of America, imported to this country, either in British ships navigated according to law, or in ships built in America or captured from an enemy by the American arms, the masters and three fourths of the crews of which should be native Americans, should be admitted at the same rates of duty as were paid for the like articles coming from the most favoured nations; and that all commodities brought from other nations or captured from an enemy by the Americans, should be entered in British ports at the lowest duties paid by any other country.”
After some conversation between Mr. Ponosby, the chancellor of the exchequer, and Mr. Eden, the resolution was agreed to. Mr. Rose then moved another resolution, that all tobacco imported from America in British or American ships as aforesaid, be admitted into British ports at the same duties with tobacco coming from British plantations; and that all snuffs from the same, be admitted at the same duties as snuffs coming from any country in Europe. This resolution was also agreed to, and ordered to be reported to-morrow.
On the motion of Mr. Rose, it was ordered, that the house should to-morrow, resolve itself into a committee of the whole house, to take into consideration the trade with Brazil.
June 2. The momentous events which have taken place in Spain, have so much engrossed our attention, that we omitted to notice some occurrences of considerable importance. Of these, the principle is the change in the aspect of affairs in the East. If the latest accounts may be credited, the Porte has been prolonged; and Russia is now taking possession of Wallachia in a formal manner. While the ancient Hospodar remained (Ypsilanti) however devoted he might be to the Russian interest, there was a shew of adherence to the ancient government. The administration of the Hospodars in the Greek provinces, though certainly anomalous, bore some resemblance to the feudal relations of the Gothick governments. The Hospodars were absolutely independent in the government, though the government itself depended on the will of the Grand Seignor.—The establishment of another form of administration, shews that, contrary to the peace of Tilsit, as we understood, Russia is to have Wallachia, and probably Moldavia also. The foreign papers are quite silent as to the intentions of Russia and France concerning Servia.
The accounts of the insurrection at Constantinople are much too indefinite to enable us to judge whether it really had any reference to the general policy of the Porte, or whether, which is more probable, it was a common insurrection, such as the Ottoman Porte is constantly experiencing. While all the temporal princes of the continent are submitting, in varied forms of degradation, to the power of Buonaparte, it is one of the strange things of this strange period to see the Pope alone offer a shew of resistance. But not a whisper is breathed as to the nature of those concessions which France requires, and which the conscience of his Holiness withholds.
There are a few lines, under the date of Paris, which affirm that near Heradpou, general Wasely has been defeated by a Mahratta chief, and lost 12,000 men. This intimation is too vague to excite much alarm.
June 3. Another Gottenburgh mail arrived yesterday.—The English expedition had not disembarked its troops when the mail left Gottenburgh—some previous arrangements were to be made with the Swedish court. It is said, indeed, that the object of the expedition was not fixed; and that, after having landed at Gottenburgh, colonel Murray has returned to England for further orders!!!
From the delay of the official accounts from Sweaborg, an opinion begins to prevail, that it has not been actually surrendered—that the convention was broke off by some accident, before its articles could be executed. We shall be very well satisfied to find that such is the real state of things. It is said, that the second in command expressed a resolution to defend the fortress to the last extremity.
All the Russians have been made prisoners who had effected a landing in Oeland. The Swedes con-
tinue to make considerable progress on the side of Finland, but the accounts are not sufficiently interesting to give occasion to any detailed remarks.
Colonel Murray, quarter master general to sir John Moore's army, who arrived in London on Saturday night, left town on Wednesday night with dispatches for sir John Moore.
June 7. It is said some reports have reached our squadron of observation, cruising off Brest, by which it appears that the whole force of the enemy in that harbour, consisting of 24 sail of the line, are ready for sea, completely manned and equipped, and are expected soon to put to sea, with the determined purpose of relieving the blockade of Cadiz.
By the Gottenburgh mail which arrived on Sunday, some private accounts have been received, which speak of the Swedes having obtained a most signal victory over the Russians in Finland. One of them states, that four general officers, eleven stand of colours, and 2500 men captured, have been the fruits of this victory, which was obtained without a blow, the enemy being obliged to surrender at discretion for want of provisions. Such accounts as these must, however, be received with extreme caution, as it may be remembered we once before heard of the retreat of the Russians in Finland, when they were rapidly advancing.
Another rumour is, that symptoms of an insurrection lately broke out in Zealand on the departure of a part of the French force which had entered that island, but it was soon suppressed, and the French have since returned.
Dispatches were received at the admiralty, on Saturday morning, from the Channel Fleet, which has returned to Torbay.
The expedition which is forthwith to sail from Cork will be formidable. About 10,000 troops are already under orders, together with a park of artillery. Sir Arthur Wellesley is to have the command.
From a gentleman who arrived yesterday from St. Petersburg, which he left on the 29th of April, we learn, that Russia was then beginning to feel most severely the consequences of the war with this country. Government paper was depressed above 60 per cent. Indeed, even at this reduction the price was but nominal, as there was no demand.—While hemp and tallow are thus depreciated in Russia, they have risen here more immensely. Hemp, which about this time twelve months might be had at 50l. per ton, was sold yesterday at 100l.—and tallow is advanced nearly in proportion.
American Consulate, London June 6, 1808. The following official communication to this Office, this instant received, I have deemed an incumbent duty to make publick, for the information of all American merchants and others affected thereby. (Signed) Wm. LYMAN.
St. Petersburg, (14) 26th April, 1808.
Sir,—I herewith hand you a copy of a note I have lately received from the minister of foreign affairs, which will acquaint you, that measures similar to those pursued by France, with respect to neutral vessels trading between England and France, and her ports, have been adopted here. All intercourse by means of our flag is thus stopped between Great Britain and Russia. You will please to communicate this intelligence to all those whom it may interest, and believe me respectfully, Sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) LEVETT HARRIS.
WM. LYMAN, Esq. American Consul, London.
“In order to prevent the possibility of any communication whatever between Russia and England, his imperial majesty has judged it advisable to order that no vessel coming from an English port, even if it belongs to a nation friendly to Russia, and shall not be laden with any merchandise, shall be admitted into the ports of Russia. Every vessel, however, which shall not have been in England, may freely enter the Russian ports, and export the productions of the empire, with the proviso, that the commercial houses to which such vessels shall be addressed, shall undertake in writing, that such vessel shall not go to England, but that they will consign their cargoes to some port belonging to a power friendly to Russia. The undersigned thinks it his duty to communicate this new arrangement to Mr. Levett Harris, Consul General for the United States of America, and seizes this opportunity to renew the assurances of his high consideration.”
(Signed) COUNT NICHOLAS DE ROMANZOFF. Petersburgh, 10th April, 1808. MR. LEVETT HARRIS.
June 8. At 7 o'clock this morning two Spanish noblemen, Viscount Materosa and Don Diego de la Vega, arrived at the admiralty, attended by capt. Hill, of the Humber. They came over from Spain in the Stag privateer, and were landed at Falmouth, having got on board that ship from an open boat that took them from Guion, in the province of Asturias. They offered 500 guineas for a passage to England. The intelligence they have brought is of very great importance.
They were in Madrid at the time of the insurrection, on the 2d of May, and declare that 4000 French were killed, including a large proportion of officers. They contrived to make their escape after the insurrection, and hastened into the province of Asturias, which they left about the 20th May. They assert, that one sentiment of indignation against the French pervades Spain, but particularly the provinces of Asturias and Gallacia is in a state of insurrection, and even the women forgetting awhile the natural delicacy and timidity of their sex, are animating by their speeches and example, the men to take up arms against the invaders. All Asturias is rising, and has already on foot an army of 40,000 men.
There is no want of arms, but a great want of ammunition, which we trust our government will immediately furnish.
Mr. Hunter the British consul, having been sent prisoner by Murat from Madrid, with orders that he should be thrown into prison at St. Andero, the people immediately rose and delivered him, and put the French consul in prison in his stead. A declaration of war against the French was then issued at St. Andero.
Preparations are making for fitting out an expedition at Dover.
Advices from Gottenburgh to the 31st ult. were received yesterday. They were brought by the Clyde frigate, capt. Owen, which is returned to Yarmouth, after having landed at Gottenburgh 130,000l. for the use of the king of Sweden. Our
expedition was still waiting the return of Col. Murray, and admiral Keats was about to remove the fleet to a greater distance from Gottenburgh, in order to be in readiness to proceed upon any service upon which he might be ordered, without further loss of time.
June 9. It appears, after all, that neither a messenger nor dispatches have as yet reached town from the government of the United States. The American vessel, St. Michael, sailed from Baltimore on the 5th ult. with dispatches for gen. Armstrong, under the care of Mr. Barker; a Mr. Purviance was also the bearer of dispatches for Mr. Pinckney, inclosing others for the British government. The vessel was instructed to make the port of L'Orient; on her approach to which, on the 31st ult. and before she entered the harbour, she was overhauled by a British man of war, (the Donegal or the Dragon.) The captain learning a messenger was on board with dispatches for the British government, proposed to give him a safe conveyance to England; but his offer was declined, the messenger's instructions being first to France. Mr. Purviance, as some surmise, may be detained at L'Orient in the same manner as was Mr. Nourse, until gen. Armstrong is prepared to send Mr. Barker with him to England; and perhaps before that can be done, it may be necessary to consult Buonaparte at Bayonne. Should that be the case, we cannot expect to hear of the arrival of the St. Michael in England for some weeks to come; yesterday, however, Mr. Canning announced her arrival at L'Orient to Mr. Pinckney.
A Gottenburgh mail arrived last night, but the intelligence brought by it is not of importance. Of the surrender of the Russians in Gothland, our readers were informed before. The mails have brought the official report, and the articles of capitulation. The Russians are not to serve against Sweden for 12 months—The Swedish force in Norway remains in statu quo. In Finland some further advantages have been gained over the Russians, but they are not of much importance.
Of the Prussian army, which not two years ago was esteemed to be amongst the most flourishing and best disciplined in Europe, not more than 5000 men remain embodied.
The British troops remained in Gottenburgh harbour on the 30th ult.
By a vessel which effected her escape from Charleston, on the 25th ult. by cutting her cables, we find that an order had been issued at all the ports of France for laying a strict embargo on all vessels without respect to any flag whatever. No other intelligence of importance has been received by this conveyance.
The captain of a vessel which arrived yesterday from the Dutch coast, states, that it was generally rumoured at the time of his departure, which was on the 1st inst. that the Prussians had revolted against the French troops, and that the revolt had been particularly formidable at Berlin and Magdeburgh. From the same source we learn, that vast numbers of French troops had marched off towards the Rhine.
June 10. We have seen a letter, dated St. Andero, on the 30th ult. and addressed to a respectable merchant in the city, which conveys a very flattering picture of the disposition and resources of those Spaniards who are adverse to the arbitrary proceedings of Buonaparte. According to this letter, the people are in a state of actual insurrection in Asturias and Gallacia, and also in the districts of St. Andero and Leon. Asturias alone, the writer describes, from the number and spirit of its population, as competent to a very material effort. Certainly, if the people are resolute, the nature of the country must render it peculiarly difficult and dangerous to any invader. An assembly of deputies from the districts we have mentioned has already taken place at Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, by authority of which assembly a formal declaration of war has been published against the French government. To this assembly all the districts of Spain are invited to send deputies; and it is proposed to convene the Cortes, in order to concert measures for the purpose of delivering the nation from its present degradation.
The Marquis de Santa Cruz, who is a nobleman of considerable importance, particularly in Asturias, and who is in the vigour of youth, is appointed Generalissimo of the patriotick army. This army is already considerable, and promises rapidly to increase. The writer to whom we allude paints in the most glowing terms the ardour of the population, without distinction of age or sex, to promote the object of the insurrection. Ample time will, it is supposed, be afforded to this confederacy to provide arms and ammunition, and to organize their plans, before Buonaparte can withdraw an adequate force from any other district to interrupt them. Our wishes for the success of those gallant men excite us to hope, notwithstanding the knowledge we have of the character of our ministers, that they will afford them some material aid.
It is expected that the meeting at Oviedo will be attended by deputies from all parts of Spain.
We heard yesterday that accounts were in town, stating the refusal of the commander of the Spanish fleet at Port Mahon to comply with the commands of the government at Madrid. We know that this commander, Don Cayetano Valdes, is an officer of the highest loyalty, and is distinguished for strong national feelings. It is therefore quite probable that he would revolt against any order hostile to the independence of his country. Indeed, it was some time since suggested to us, that this officer suspected the designs of the French government, and that he took his fleet into Port Mahon rather than to Toulon, to which he could have gone, according to command, merely to save it from falling into the hands of France. Certainly all the discerning men of Spain must have foreseen the crisis that has occurred. The only doubt could be as to the time of its arrival; a few, perhaps, expected it so soon. Unquestionably Buonaparte has been in this instance more prompt than usual.—Perhaps he may find that he has been too precipitate.
We have held but one steady opinion as the conduct which ministers ought to pursue. The Spaniards are a noble minded race; and will suffer no chancé, no compromise—no encroachment. They will neither permit their fleets to be taken in deposit; nor the integrity of their dominion to be broken. They will accept of no succour that is inconsistent with their honour. And we therefore trust that no attempts will be made to bargain with them for the aid they may wish to receive. If we should attempt to go into Cadiz harbour, though in friendship it would be impolitic, because it would furnish a pretext to Buonaparte to misrepresent our designs. To convey home in safety their veteran troops from Ceuta, and their fleets from Port Mahon, and to deliver them free into their own ports, would perhaps be the
wisest and most effectual step towards regaining their confidence, which we could accomplish. And nothing would be more easy than this reasonable act of friendship.
Since writing the above, we have heard that our ministers have determined to aid the cause of the patriots of Spain—Sir Arthur Wellesley sets off this day or to-morrow, for the purpose of proceeding to Spain. He is to take such troops as are in readiness with him, and the force collected at Cork, to follow him. We understand, that vigorous efforts will be used to send as great a force as possible upon that important expedition.
The captain of a vessel which arrived yesterday from a port in the north of Europe, states, that at the time of his coming away, which was on the 2d instant, a report prevailed, that the emperor of Russia had been poisoned. The port where the rumour prevailed, which from motives of commercial delicacy we forbear to mention, is adjacent to the Russian territory.
Several letters by the last Gottenburgh mail serve to cast considerable doubts upon the statements we have had for some time, with regard to the success of the Swedes in Finland.
His Swedish majesty has commenced one of the grandest internal improvements that any country has displayed in the present times; namely, to connect the North and Baltic seas together, through the heart of Sweden, by the means of a canal (large enough for vessels usually navigating the Baltic seas) which will commence at Soderkoping, in the Baltic sea, pass along to the lakes Roxen, the Western and the Wiken into the Winern lake, from whence the navigation is already complete down to Gottenburgh.
June 11.
The stocks yesterday felt a sensible depression, in consequence of the rumour that Sir J. Moore, and the army under his command, had received orders to return from the Baltic without attempting a disembarkation. Whether this is owing to the circumstance of their having been too late to cooperate with the Swedes in Norway—or that it is found to be impracticable to give the Swedes effectual assistance anywhere—we know not. A number of rumours are afloat on the subject. According to one account, his royal majesty would not permit them to land, on account of the extreme scarcity of provisions; and because it might be an obstacle to his negotiating for peace. According to another story he has actually made his terms with France and Russia. Whatever may be the cause, our armament is said to be on the return; and it is further declared, that it will be employed in the diversion that is to be attempted in favour of the Spaniards.
Some further particulars with regard to the affairs of Spain, were communicated on Charge yesterday. The insurrection is making rapid progress, and several districts, in addition to those we mentioned yesterday, have sent deputies to Oviedo. Some places indeed are stated to have done so which are actually occupied by French troops. Proclamations have been issued by the assembly at Oviedo, exhorting all Spaniards to exert the dignity of their character, by joining in the patriotic cause. These proclamations were widely circulated in spite of the menaces and vigilance of the French.—Murat's government seems to feel considerable alarm. He has sent forth a proclamation which, while it manifests all the rage, betrays a good deal of fear that belongs to tyranny. He denounces all who connect themselves with what he calls “the conspiracy,” or who attempts to oppose, or even defame the “government;” and he threatens the most terrible vengeance against any place or person, where French blood may be shed. If a single Frenchman falls in any village, town, or city in Spain, Murat proclaims his resolution to have such village, town, or city razed to the ground. It is reported that Buonaparte intimated to the Junta de Castilla, of which the grand duke of Berg is president, that they might make their election of a king, either of Lucien or Joseph Buonaparte; and that the answer of the Junta was, that they were not competent to decide upon that question, as that was the province of the Cortes. Upon which it is said that Buonaparte ordered that a deputation of the Cortes should repair to Bayonne to deliberate upon the matter; but that every deputy declined obeying his orders; and in consequence, that admiral Missaero, the bishops, and the other people of distinction, who were on their way to Bayonne, according to the mandate of Buonaparte, had returned to their homes.
It is also said that the first body of Portuguese Conscripti, having arrived at Valadolid, on their way to France, handcuffed, had been liberated by the Spaniards of the town, who rose upon the French escort, and set the Portuguese at liberty, telling them they were free men.
It was likewise said, that the captain general of Cadiz had declared against the order of things attempted to be established by the French; and it is confidently expected a general insurrection will take place whenever it is practicable.
It is stated that the Marquis del Soccoro, who commands the Spanish troops in Portugal, has declared against the French, and in favour of the Spanish patriots. This statement certainly appears entitled to some credit, from a circumstance which has just come to our knowledge. We are informed that the embargo is taken off at Oporto; and as that town is entirely garrisoned by Spanish troops, it seems very likely that the change is owing to their influence.
We have no doubt that the Spanish troops in the North of Europe would feel a similar disposition to that said to be manifested in Portugal, if the state of their country were fairly described to them. Let us hope that proper means will be, or have been, taken to communicate this discription to them. Not a moment should be lost in making an experiment upon their dispositions. There is little time for deliberation; our ministers must decide and act at once upon this occasion. Slow movements will avail nothing against the proverbial promtitude—against the perpetual activity of Buonaparte, who is sending troops from every quarter, and by forced marches to Spain.
There was a report yesterday, said to arise out of the information received from the new Spanish ambassador, that gen. O'Farrel had prevented the Spanish army from joining in the insurrection of the 2d of May. The uniformly high and honourable conduct of this officer forbids us to believe any thing unworthy of his fame.
Viscount Materosa is fully accredited by ministers as ambassador from the Spanish patriots, and has taken a house in Hanover square.
We have heard that the Spanish noblemen Viscount Materosa and Don Diego de la Vega, have already entered into an agreement with government, by which all the Spanish prisoners in this country are immediately to be released and sent back to Spain.
Ammunition have been sent off in great quantities for the use of the Spanish patriots.
The Marquis de Santa Cruz, who is at the head of the provisional government of Asturias and Gallacia, is a young nobleman of high spirit, and is in particular esteem in the former province. To whom is committed the command of that patriotick army which we hope is destined to rescue their country from a foreign yoke. The Marquis de Oviedo, who is joined with him in the conduct of the national affairs, is also a nobleman in whose spirit and virtue the people place entire confidence.
Admiral Gardner, son of Lord Gardner, is to have a flag, which he will hoist immediately, and sail on a secret expedition.
It is stated that a very extraordinary charge has taken place in the mind of the cabinet respecting the Catholic Question. The Pope's Nuncio to the Prince of Brazil has been treated with marked deference and attention by the Duke of Portland, Mr. Canning, and the other publick men connected with the government.
A letter dated Manchester, 8th inst says, “All is perfectly tranquil here, and has been so these last twelve days; but some disturbances has taken place in the neighbouring towns. Many prisoners have been brought to the New Bailey Prison since Saturday last.”
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For this purpose he has employed the journeyman who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it.
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NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Hastings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808.
Cornelius Cruywayan, Compt against Maritz Boetzells and Moses Myers, Defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant Maritz Boetzells not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant Maritz Boetzells, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed at the front door of the Court-House of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritz Boetzells in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Hastings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808.
Thomas Jones, Compt against Thomas Wright, administrator with In Chancery. the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased. Defendant.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough.
A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
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At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808.
Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs.
Against Mary Sclater, widow and devisee for life of John Sclater, deceased, Richard and William S. Sclater, sons and devisees of the said John Sclater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb, an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Sclater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Sclater, deceased, Defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
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ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES.
Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and that certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
MR. T. W. DYOIT. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
MR. DYOIT. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOIT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD'S, Peterburg. May 23. lawly
NOTICE.
Whereas an advertisement specifying a notice appeared in the Herald, of Monday the 23th inst. signed by John Millerson and Henry Lamont, cautioning and forbidding all persons from harbouring or purchasing certain Negroes therein named from Fowler Hunter, they having been sold under a bill of sale from said Hunter to Ward Millerson, deceased. This therefore is to further caution every person or persons whatever, from purchasing any of said Negroes from the said John Millerson and Henry Lamont, or a certain William Haynes, who has taken unnecessary and unprecedented steps, already in violation of the law, which he will be good enough to answer for hereafter, as I am determined to take legal steps with them that do—Not a single cent has yet been paid for said Negroes by Ward Millerson, deceased, or any other person, either before or since his death, or was ever intended to be paid, it being well known that Ward Millerson never was able to purchase one Negro, leaving aside sixteen or eighteen slaves, all which will be proved by respectable witnesses to the satisfaction of the court.
Fowler Hunter. July 27. 3*
FOR RENT.
That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris.
Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, ad joining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. For terms apply to James Tucker.
July 20. tf
A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars.
April 18. Moses Myers. tf
FOR RENT.
The Store, Comping-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 20, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock.
August 24. Thomas Willock. tf
I will give Cash for barrel STAVES for fifteen days from this date. Moses Myers. tf
June 6. Moses Myers. tf
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker,
will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. James Maurice, No. 44, Church-Street. tf
March 22. James Maurice. tf
FOR RENT.
The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. tf
April 7. Thomas Blanchard. tf
6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by A. Maclure. tf
March 2. A. Maclure. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbells wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. tf
June 13. Theo. Armistead. tf
He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-Street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter,
An assortment of MEDICINES, of the best quality.
Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt-Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lances, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c.
They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries.
MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5. tf
Fresh Imperial TEA. Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation—Also on Hand,
25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 80 barrels and a few hogheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hhds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hhds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware,
A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New-York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese, A few barrels Mackerel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. tf
February 26. Jennings & Roddey. tf
FOR SALE.
4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. tf
December 7. George Murray, & Co. 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. tf
Feb. 13. Joseph Hayes. tf
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt Lewis, from Philadelphia,
150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. ALSO,
A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superior Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15. tf
ADVERTISEMENT. A good Price will be given for the First Vol. of the History of France, BY GIFFORD. This Book was sent to the late Mr. Mirk to be bound, and sold at Auction with the rest. Apply at the Ledger Office April 29. tf
Two thousand Spanish HIDES, For Sale by William Plume, & Co. June 6. tf
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17. tf
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do. Ravens Duck; 1 do. Matras Tickling, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 26. tf
LABOURERS WANTING. The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to Richard Blow, William Cammack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer. May 6. tf
Norfolk Drawbridge.
The Directors have declared a dividend of Fifty Six Cents on the Stock of this Company, for the half year ending the 10th inst. which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th August next. William Cammack, Treasurer. July 13. tf
LANDING
This Day from the schooner Adventure and brig Eliza,
55 hhds. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar, 34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Teneriffe WINE—For Sale by Moses Myers. July 6. tf
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled, 6000 bushels do. loose, and 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the Ship Suchem, by A. Maclure. May 6. tf
We have for SALE on our Wharf,
200 hogheads MOLASSES,
53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars,
37 do. inferior do. 238 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum,
60,000 wt. Jamaica Coffee, in hhd. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Laguna do. 80 legs Raisins,
20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Iva, 6500 do. St Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Island,
and 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin,
50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hhds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. C. & F. Whittle. tf
July 13. C. & F. Whittle. tf
The Subscriber is disposed to Contract for a quantity of BRICKS and LIME. Terms will be made known on application to John Saunders, Asst. M. Agent tf
Fort Nelson, June 17. John Saunders, Asst. M. Agent tf
Landing at Southgate and Dickson's wharf, from the ship Fame, from Jamaica, and for Sale,
86 puncheons choice 4th proof Rum, 20 hogheads do. Molasses, 4 casks Ginger; 18 bags Pimento. William Dickson. tf
June 13. William Dickson. tf
LANDING
From on board the Swedish Sloop African, captain Porteil, from St. Bartholomews,
2800 HIDES, Spanish,
10 tierces fine Green Margalante COFFEE, 15 seroons Flotant INDIGO—For Sale by Wilson, Cunningham, & Co.
IN STORE,
10,000 wt. good COFFEE,
15 hogheads good 2d quality SUGAR, 10 do. N. E. RUM. May 27. tf
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. tf
February 2. tf
Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined.
N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. tf
September 8. tf
FOR SALE.
30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana.—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 8. Iawtf
NOTICE.
The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8. tf
6 pipes Cognac BRANDY,
A few chests Hyson and Hyson Skin Tea, Claret of an excellent quality in casks, demijohns, or bottles, to suit purchasers. For Sale by Thomas Balls. July 13. tf
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of
Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for each only, viz—