Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-09-11 00:00:00

FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 900 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo, For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS, 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK, 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8. tf 125
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Ship MERCURY, Abel Crozier, master: Burthen 2000 barrels flour.—For terms apply to Moses Myers. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, Said Ship's CARGO of St. Ubes SALT. ALSO, 100 dozen of choice Bourdeaux CLARET, in cases of 2 1-2 dozen. Sept. 8. tf 127
FOR CHARTER, The fast sailing ship WASHINGTON, John Curtis, Master:— Burthen 250 hhds. tobacco or 2000 barrels flour—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to WILLIAM PENNOCK. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 100 Tons Plaister of Paris, on board said ship. Sept. 6. tf 129
FOR CHARTER, The fine, staunch, British ship HELENA, Mounting 16 Guns and men answerable; with a Letter of Marque—Burthen 300 tons per register. She will be ready for the reception of a cargo about the 25th inst. A freight to Clyde, Liverpool, or a port in Ireland, would be preferable. Should neither offer, she may be chartered for any of the West-India islands. Apply to Captain Stewart on board, or to Robertson & Brown. Sept. 6. tf 124
FOR THE ISLE of RE, (IN FRANCE.) The new fast sailing Brig AURORA, James Mork, Master:— Will sail in ten or twelve days—for passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master on board at Moffat. C. & F. Whittle's wharf, or to A. Maclure. Sept. 4. tf 117
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Copper bottomed Brig MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer:— Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo.—Apply to the master on board, or Thomas Willock. Sept. 4. tf 118
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. } Fine old London P. M. Wine. 8 Qr. Casks, } Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR SALE OR CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hogheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo.—ALSO,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in France, with Tobacco only, The American Ship NANCY, Captain Turner. Burthen 320 hogheads—just arrived from Bourdeaux, and now discharging 47 hogheads of prime CLARET, which we offer for sale. C. & F. Whittle. August 16. tf 76 CASH GIVEN FOR White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP COURTNEY, William Bryant, Master. Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to William Pennock. Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale, 10 Pipes Particular, and 10 Pipes Common, } TENERIFFE WINE. August 11. tf 70
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 49 A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-boat.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West Indies, THE SHIP VIRGINIA, Capt. James Petrie. Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teak Wood, and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to John Newell, jun. Who has for sale about 1500 BUILDING STONES, received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. August 21. tf 94
FOR LONDON OR LIVERPOOL, The American Ship REBECCA, Captain Fraser. Burthen about 400 Hhds. tobacco—just arrived from Rotterdam—can take in cargo in 3 days; and will go to either port, for which 200 Hhds. are first offered. George Murray & Co. FOR SALE, 50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few hhds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE. 1800 Bbls. FLOUR, greater part back country S. Fine. 200 Half do. do. 3300 Bbls. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice. August 14. tf 79
Now Landing on Warren's Wharf, A CHOICE PARCEL OF Old particular Madeira WINES, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks.—Also, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, from Madeira—which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days. John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. tf 74
Who wishes to Sell, Freight or Charter, The above Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen 1300 Barrels. She will be in complete order for a cargo in two days.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28. tf 47
FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator. For terms apply to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. tf 65 WHO WILL SELL HIS Brig REGULATOR, on very low terms if application be made in the course of a few days, or will take a freight to the West Indies, if applied for in the course of ten days.
TO RENT, THAT Store next to Mr. Peter Daley's Main-street. For terms apply to Mr. Daley, or at Mrs. Patterson's, near the Exchange. Sept. 6. tf 122
LANDING On Town Point, out of the Brig MARY LOUISA, from St. Thomas, A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the MARIA, Capt. HATTON, from BOURDEAUX. 50 Cases, } CLARET, of superior quality. 48 Casks, } 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. tf 114
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hatton, master, from Bourdeaux, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
FOR SALE, 50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD. 20 do. No. 1 BEEF, Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do. Pbinebas Dana. August 25. tf 102
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner ANN EMILY, Capt. SMALL, from Aux-Cayes, 75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21. tf 86
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
FALL GOODS. RICHARD TAYLOR, HAS received, by the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large assortment of WOOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARDWARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 21. 2m 91
New Grocery Store. THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE to inform the publick, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms. Some excellent CLARET, at $4 1/2 per dozen. G. Domezio & Co.
N. B. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh ROASTED, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly superior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place. August 25. tf 103
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 95
TO BE SOLD, On Thursday the 20th day of next month, (September,) at 12 o'clock, before the Exchange Coffee-House, in this Borough, for READY MONEY, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, LYING in the county of Nansemond, and known by the name of Everitt's Bridge Plantation—about nine miles from Suffolk, and twelve from Smithfield. The advantages which this valuable tract possesses are well known as not to require a more particular description.—ALSO, At the same time will be SOLD, upon the same terms, Two very likely Negro Boys. ** The above Tract of Land and Negroes, will be sold under a Deed in Trust, from Willis Wilkinson, deceased, and his Wife, to satisfy a debt due to Moses Myers, and Warren Athley. The Trustee. August 18. tf 80
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Ship DART, Captain PECK, from CADIZ, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, & 2000 Buhels SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 24. tf 38
HARP-STRINGS. A FEW SETTS complete, of the best quality—and a few HALF SETTS from the second octave, to the finest.—Also, 50 BOXES PIPES. Just received and for sale by John C. Niemeyer. August 9. 2m 69
TO LEASE, TWO LOTS of GROUND in Rotheny's Lane.—Also, one LOT at the head of said lane, fronting the residence of Mr. William Pennock.—Enquire of JOHN HODGES, Smith's Point. Aug. 18. tf 82
AN INSTANCE Of strong superstitious credulity, said to be an authentick fact.
A widow lady at Paris, aged about 67, who lodged in a two pair of stairs floor, in the Rue de la Ferronnerie, with only a maid servant, was accustomed to spend several hours every day before the altar dedicated to Saint Paul in a neighbouring church. Some villains observing her extreme bigotry, resolved as she was known to be very rich to share her wealth. One of them accordingly, took the opportunity to conceal himself behind the carved work of the altar, and, when no person but the old lady was there, in the dusk of the evening, he contrived to throw a letter just before her. She took it up, and not perceiving any one near, supposed it came by a miracle. In this she was the more confirmed, when she saw it signed Paul the Apostle, expressing the satisfaction he received by her prayers addressed to him, when so many canonized saints engrossed the devotion of the world, and robbed the primitive saints of their wonted adoration; and, to show his regard for the devotee, he promised to come from heaven, with the angel Gabriel, and sup with her at eight in the evening. It seems scarce credible that any one could be deceived by so gross a fraud; yet to what length of credulity will not superstition carry a weak mind? The infatuated lady believed the whole; and rose from her knees in transport, to prepare an entertainment for her heavenly guests.
The supper being bespoke, and the sideboard set out to the best advantage, she thought that her own plate, worth about 400l. did not make so elegant an appearance as might be wished; and therefore sent to her brother, a counsellor in the parliament of Paris, to borrow all his plate. The maid, however, was charged, not to disclose the occasion, but only to say that she had company to supper, and would be obliged to him if he would lend his plate for that evening. The counsellor, surprised at the application well knowing his sister's frugal life began to suspect that she was enamoured of some fortune hunter, who might marry her, and thus deprive his family of what he expected at his sister's death. He therefore, positively refused to send the plate, unless the maid would tell him what guests were expected. The girl, alarmed for her mistress's honour, declared that her pious lady had no thoughts of a husband; but St. Paul having sent her a letter from heaven, promising that he and the angel Gabriel, would sup with her, she wanted to make the entertainment as elegant as possible.
The counsellor immediately suspected that some villains had imposed on her; and sending the maid with the plate proceeded directly to the commissary of that quarter. On the magistrate's going with him to a house adjoining, they saw, just before eight o'clock, a tall man, dressed in a long vestments with a white beard, and a young man in white with large wings at his shoulders, alight from a hackney-coach, and go up to his sister's apartments.
The commissary immediately ordered twelve of the police guards to post themselves on the stairs, while he knocked at the door, and desired admittance. The lady replied, that she had company, and could not speak to any one. But the commissary answered, that he must come in, for that he was St. Peter, and had come to ask St. Paul and the angel Gabriel, how they came out of heaven without his knowledge. The divine visitors were astonished at this, not expecting any more saints to join, but the lady overjoyed at having so great an Apostle with her, ran eagerly to the door, when the commissary, her brother, and the police guards, rushed in, presented their muskets, seized her guests, and carried them to prison.
On searching the criminals, two cords, a razor, and a pistol was found in St. Paul's pocket, and a gag in that of the angel Gabriel. Three days after, the trial came on; when they pleaded in their defence, that one was a soldier in the French infantry, and the other a barber's apprentice; that they had no other design than to procure a good supper at the widow's expence; that it being carnival time, they had borrowed these dresses; and the soldier having picked up the two cords, put them into his pocket; that the razor was that with which he constantly shaved himself; that the pistol was to defend them from any insults to which their strange habits might expose them in going home; and that the barber's apprentice, whose master was a tooth-drawer merely had the gag which they sometimes used in their business. These excuses, frivolous as they were proved of some avail; and as they had manifested no evil design by any overt act, they were both acquitted.
But the counsellor, who foresaw what might happen, through the defect of evidence, had provided another stroke for them. No sooner, therefore, were they discharged from the civil power, than the apparitor of the archbishop of Paris immediately seized them, and conveyed them to the ecclesiastical prison. In three days more they were tried and convicted of a scandalous profanation, by assuming to themselves the names, characters, and appearance of a Holy Apostle and a blessed Angel, with intent to deceive a pious and well meaning woman, and to the scandal of religion. They were accordingly codemned to be publicly whipped, burnt on the shoulder with a hot iron, and sent to the galleys for fourteen years. A sentence which was in a few days faithfully put in execution.
TAKEN up adrift in Elizabeth River, on the 4th inst. a LARGE LIGHTER, turned bottom up—the owner is requested to call'd for at Mr. William Colley's bridge, pay charges, and take her away. RICHARD HURST. Sept. 8. 3 128
Baltimore French College. NOTICE TO PARENTS. THE numerous inconveniences arising from the successive entry of students, through the course of the scholastic year, have brought on the resolution of fixing for the sole epoch of admission, the new Boarders from this country, the whole month of September, being the time of the commencement of schools after the great vacation. Parents desirous to secure places for their young friends ought to be early in their applications, as from the great number of demands, it is apprehended the college will soon be full.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1804.
By the foreign information received by the Southern mail, our readers will see the first step towards an opposition on the continent to the exercise of the Corsican Imperial sway, in the protest of his most Christian Majesty, LOUIS the eighteenth, against the usurpation of his imperial majesty NAPOLEON the first. This the extraordinary editor of the MONITEUR calls an extraordinary protest. To us its only extraordinary feature is its very great mildness, and the brevity with which it passes over the conduct of the government of France, and arrives, in as few words as could possibly have been employed, at the object proposed. His Imperial Majesty, who is, ex-officio, editor of the Moniteur, must have had a strange idea of LOUIS XVIII, if he ever imagined that that prince could have silently acquiesced in the late extraordinary proceedings at Paris.
LOUISIANA. The Remonstrance and Petition of the happy and emancipated citizens of Louisiana, which occupied a portion of our two last numbers, will form a matter of serious contemplation to every lover of his country; to every citizen who sincerely wishes its well-being. For the majority in congress, whose enlightened policy has given rise to it, it will provide ample occupation for some months of the next session. To the adherents of that majority, out of doors, it will, we apprehend, afford a strong, and we hope useful, lesson, on the pernicious consequences of party legislation. The law complained of was entirely the business of party. Its sponsor was the would-be Vice-President of the United States, the honourable Mr. BRECKENRIDGE; and, if we recollect right, every amendment proposed in the senate was disdainfully rejected; not that the thing was perfect in its original form, but because they were, in general, proposed by Federalists; who were unfit to judge of how freemen ought to be governed. In its passage through the house of Representatives very little debate took place; the cause of which may be found in the fate of several amendments proposed, not by federalists alone, but also by gentlemen on the other side. It was seen that its advocates were determined not to deform the work of Mr. Breckenridge, and the secret committee who prepared the bill (not for discussion but) for adoption.
At this time we do not intend to make any more particular remarks upon the remonstrance, or upon that which produced it. Perhaps we may take the subject up hereafter. In this day's paper will be read some observations upon the cession of this territory, (extracted from an English publication) which are not devoid of interest to our fellow-citizens. And the following extract, from a democratick paper, will contradict the report that the proceedings at New-Orleans were only the works of a few male contents.
From the American Citizen.
The following extract of a letter from New-Orleans dated July 2d to a friend of mine, will throw some light on the memorial and remonstrance. Speaking of the people of New-Orleans the writer says, "their complaints, at first, were low and single, but now they have burst out into loud, open, and collected, murmurs. Shall I tell you there have been two meetings of the inhabitants? The first was an assemblage of the municipal men of the city, at the house of Mr. Fournier, where a committee was appointed to draft an address to Congress, stating what they supposed to be their rights and grievances. Mr. Livingston was on that committee. The address was written, and yesterday a meeting of the inhabitants was called at the city Hall-Room. The address was read, (in French) adopted and signed by the citizens present, without any objection. The meeting was numerous, and composed almost entirely of French citizens (of Louisiana.) There were not more than 6 or 8 Americans present, and no lawyer except Mr. Livingston. The proceedings were entirely in French; and conducted without debate. I shall not at present give you my opinion of the address. It was read amid the continued plaudits of the audience, which followed the termination of every sentence. There seemed to be a perfect unanimity. A still louder plaudit concluded the whole. These facts are important, and will excite attention in the Eastern States. A town meeting is a new thing in this country. It is the first smack of liberty the people ever tasted, and this morning they present the appearance of a troubled sea. Whether in this I must sink or swim God only knows."
OBITUARY.
DIED, suddenly, at Philadelphia on Thursday the 30th of August, in the 27th year of his age, the Reverend JOHN BLAIR LINN, D. D. Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of that city; and son to the Rev. Doctor William Linn of New-York. The immediate cause of his death was the rupture of a blood vessel; though his health had been long declining. Doctor Linn was the author of Monville Castle, a tragedy , The Powers of Genius, a didactic poem , and several smaller poetical works of various merit; he will also rank amongst the most distinguished writers on Polemical Divinity, who entered the lists against the late celebrated Doctor Priestly. We understand he had for some time been engaged upon a poem, on the ORIGIN AND PRO-
GRESS OF CHRISTIANITY. Religion and Literature have been promoted by his talents; and will unite in lamenting his death.
We have seldom felt on a similar occasion, equal regret to that with which we announce the death of this truly estimable young man. The feelings of personal friendship mingle with that sympathy which will be extensively excited by the abrupt and untimely decease of one whose heart was eminently warmed by those virtues which enoble the human character, and whose early manhood gave not merely the promise, but the proof of talents honourable to his country—talents which were employed for the advantage of society, and devoted to the service of his God. To the strenuous discharge of his professional duties he has fallen an early and lamented sacrifice.
Dr. Linn was an alumnus of Columbia College in this city. In that seminary he graduated at a very juvenile age with particular applause, and from the University of Pennsylvania he, a short time since, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity—an honour to which few have arrived, with more acknowledged merit, and scarcely any at so youthful a period of life.
In his early youth Dr. Linn was distinguished for a brilliancy of genius, and a fire of imagination which seduced him into the flowery paths of poetry. A variety of his juvenile effusions which were published, gave intimation of what might be expected from his maturer talents—An expectation which his subsequent productions have fully justified. In these the days of his boyhood, he also turned a momentary attention to the Drama, and prepared for the stage a tragedy called BOURVILLE CASTLE , which was brought forward in the theatre of this city, and repeated in that of Boston, with an applause that has seldom distinguished the dramatic efforts of American genius.
At the period to which we allude, he was preparing for the bar, under the auspices of the late General Hamilton, but the line of life for which he was destined, now arrested his attention; the duties of religion demanded his services; the sublime doctrines of the christian system claimed him as their champion; and he dedicated his life to an obedience of the call. How faithfully and how ably he has discharged those duties, the affectionate attachment of a numerous and most respectable congregation, who have been improved and delighted by the fervour and the energy of his eloquence, sufficiently proves. It has also been incontestably substantiated by the judicious, the spirited, and the convincing manner, in which he has entered the lists of theological argument which the celebrated Dr. Priestly, in recent publications.
Dr. Linn had suffered much ill health in consequence of an over assiduous attention to his studies and to the duties of his situation: yet this neither diminished in any considerable degree his attention to these objects which he considered worthy of his pursuit, nor was it sufficiently alarming to prepare his friends and family for a loss with in the suddenness of its occurrence has been as unexpected, as it is irreparable.
[N. Y. MORN. CHRON.]
Dr. Linn exhibited at a very early age, marks of extraordinary capacity, almost in childhood he was seized with a passion for poetry, and a small collection of verses were published by him, at the age of seventeen—The positive merit of these pieces was not great, but when compared with the age of the writer, they lay claim to no mean applause.
After his taste had been, in some degree, matured, he published a didactic poem, which the world has sanctioned with approbation. This work lately appeared in London, with the highest ornaments of type and engraving, and was but an earnest of what he intended to perform, had his life been prolonged.
Some publications of the celebrated Priestly awakened a spirit in him, which few of his greatest admirers imagined that he possessed, and he stopt forth as a champion of the sublime doctrines of revealed religion, with a spirit and vigour that place him on a level with the most venerable and illustrious of the adversaries of that veteran disputant. The learning and eloquence displayed in the performance alluded to, has been universally acknowledged.
Dr. Linn's eloquence in the pulpit, the energy and pathos of his manner, and the force of his style, even at an age when others are but in the rudiments of their education, advanced him to the head of the most numerous and respectable Presbyterian congregation in the United States. In this office he has acquitted himself in such a manner as to gain the hearts of his hearers as well as their respect.
The great merits of this young man advanced him to the degree of Doctor of Divinity, at an age of which no example has hitherto occurred in America; this honour was conferred upon him no long time before his death, by the University of Pennsylvania: and if such were the accomplishments of Dr. Linn, at the age of 27, what might not have been expected from his genius, when exalted and matured by the experience and studies of a long life. An all-wise Providence, however, has thought fit to deny us the boon, has snatched him away in the bloom of his life, and left a numerous train of mourners, among the chief of whom is he, who dedicates these few lines to his memory. Philadelphia POL. REG.
DIED. At New York, Sunday 2d instant, in the 69th year of his age, Commodore JAMES NICHOLSON. The revolutionary services of this patriot, the ardour and firmness with which he has ever exerted himself to protect the liberties and advance the interests of his country, with the correctness and integrity of his character in private life, procured him the general esteem of his fellow-citizens while living, and insure their respectful regards for his decease.
The British Sloop of War Raccoon , J. A. Gordon, esq. commander, has captured, and sent into Nassau, N. P. the French privateer L'Alliance , of 6 guns and 86 men, four days from Porto-Rico—She had taken nothing.—When the privateer left the sloop she was in chase of a schooner, supposed to be a privateer.
It appears by later accounts than published in our last, that the Imperial frigates have safely returned to their moorings. A noise of firing was heard by a vessel coming into New-York on the evening of the 30th, supposed to be an action, but nothing farther was known of the cause. The British ships were then at anchor.
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE ART OF PUFFING. Without wishing to exhibit a specimen of this enviable art, we may be allowed to say that, among the comparatively small number of News Papers in the United States, exhibiting strong marks of genius, erudition, and taste, a very distinguished rank is justly deserved by, and universally assigned to, the REPERTORY; a paper published in Boston, under the direction of a deep-thinking politician, and a correct scholar, Dr. Park. In this paper we have noticed occasional essays on miscellaneous subjects; under the title of THE CARAVANSARY; of the style and temper of which the following extract may be considered as no very unfavourable specimen. It ridicules a custom perhaps not less common in other parts of America than in New-England, or in our town of Boston.
There is no art, in which our publick prints more excel, than in the art of puffing, and no part of the Union, in which it is practiced with more success than in New England, and in this our beloved town of Boston. As in these Eastern States it is rare to meet with an uncommissioned private, since our very publicans are field Officers, so, if we give credit to our weekly Journals, our minds too are of a gigantic stature, and tower far above the pigmy geniuses of Europe. In the opinion of certain enlightened Editors, our men are wiser than Solomon, and our women more beautiful than Venus.
If in the House or Senate; a speech unusually popular and impressive is delivered, we find in the next paper a high-flown panegyrick, in terms similar to these: "Yesterday Mr. A. in the debate that took place in the House, delivered a speech, which far surpassed the most sanguine expectations of its warmest admirers. It united the torrent of Demosthenes with the splendid conflagration of Tully, and in short, is above all eulogy. We hope shortly to be able to gratify the publick with this unrivalled specimen of reason and eloquence."
Should a series of periodical papers be collected and published in a volume, we are, immediately informed, "The volume now for sale has the fairest claims to the palm of immortality.—It comprises the genteel humour and easy elegance of Addison, the rich colouring of Hawkesworth, and the majestick energy of Johnson.—We may now boast of a work that will establish the fame of American literature on an immovable basis, and challenge the proudest productions of Europe."
Should a poem appear, however vicious in design and defective in execution, the intrepid editor heroically asserts—"The world must now confess, that the Muses have at length taken up their abode in Columbia. This poem vies with the happiest efforts of the European muse, in design and execution, and greatly excels all the bards of the old world in magnificence and originality of expression. The author, without flattery, may be styled in the tenth Muse."
So lavish, indeed, are our editors of their encomiums, that the death or marriage of the obscurest person in the community seldom happens, without extravagant praise; as for instance—"Last Thursday were united in the bands of connubial bliss, Mr. C. Scavenger to the lovely and all-accomplished Miss D." Then follows a scrap of Poetry, which if it prove either rhyme or sense, the reader finds himself agreeably disappointed.
"Died last Wednesday, after a short illness, Dermot Tipperary, lemon-seller. The publick have suffered an irreparable loss in this worthy Hibernian, as his lemons far excelled all others in thinness of skin and delicacy of flavour. The Select men, and other connoisseurs in punch, uniformly declared, that none squeezed with so much ease, or tasted so well; and the first ladies of our metropolis have been known to refuse lemonade when not made with lemons of Mr. Tipperary. We hope that all those who have been refreshed by his fruit, will not fail to attend his funeral, which will proceed from," &c. &c.
This custom of praising every one in the same strains of extravagant encomium, would be equally silly and harmless, did it not swell the vanity of the ignorant, and expose us to the ridicule of strangers. I was once informed by a British officer, who was taken prisoner with Burgoyne, that he was thus accosted by an honest Yankee, who was his sentinel; "Well, I guess you are very glad you are taken, eh! You never fared so well before. Good salt beef and pork every day and a power of sauce. Why they tell me that in Britain, the King and nobles eat all the meat, and the rest of the folks live upon porridge and potatoes." The officer was amused with the simplicity of the honest fellow, and thinking it no easy matter to undeceive him, rather confirmed him in his error, leaving him highly clated with the imagined superiority of his own country.
This vanity among the less informed part of our citizens, might lead at times into a war, did not their love of money dread the expenses that would attend it. Thus we are guarded against the consequences of one weakness, by the counteracting effects of another. Vanity is the most despicable of infirmities, and puffing generally injures those whom it intends to serve. When we find any one praised beyond his desert, our self-love takes the alarm, and leads us to inquire into his claims of superiority. On discovering that either as speaker or writer, he is but a mortal piece of mediocrity, our indignation is kindled against his insidious encomiast, and we feel inclined to detract even from the real merit he may possess.
An honest but ill informed citizen may think the Old South larger than St. Paul's, and the Mall superior to the Thuilleries. But men of sense should be above such prejudices, which are a perpetual bar to improvement, and expose us to the derision of foreigners. We are highly gifted as a nation, and inferior to none in proportion to our opportunities; and whilst all the world allow us to be six feet high, let us not quarrel with them, should they refuse to acknowledge us to be seven. C.
Remarkable instance of Female Delicacy in a very early period of Society, related by Herodotus.
Candaulus, king of Lydia, was so much enamoured of his wife, that his vanity would not be satisfied, while her beauties were revealed to him alone.—Among the courtiers of Candaulus, was one of the name of Gyges, to whom he was most attached, and in whom he placed the most unlimited confidence.—In one of their private conversations, boasting, as usual, of the beauty of his wife, the king contended that Gyges could not have an adequate idea of her charms while so many of them were concealed by the incumbrances of dress; and to convince him of the truth of
what he asserted, insisted that he should have ocular demonstration, by concealing himself in her chamber, when she undressed and went to bed.—It was in vain that Gyges remonstrated against the indiscretion of his master; in vain he laid before him the probability of a discovery, and the sanctity and veneration, in which female modesty should be held; the king remained inexorable, and Gyges reluctantly consented.—This highly favoured courtier was conducted to the chamber of his royal mistress, and from his place of concealment, contemplated her exposed beauties.—In retiring, however, he did not escape the notice of the queen, who immediately suspected the contrivance to originate with her husband, but neither gave the alarm, nor discovered her indignation, by any token whatever.—The following day, Gyges received a message to attend the queen, and unsuspecting what was to be the nature of the conference, immediately obeyed. The queen briefly explained the reasons, why she commanded his attendance, and concluded with offering him a choice, either to kill the king her husband, and to possess her and the empire, or to die himself; "The man, said she, who betrayed and exposed me, must be sacrificed, or you who have been the witness of my dishonour must die." Astonished and confounded at the boldness of the proposal, Gyges attempted by every possible means to pacify the anger of the princess; but her plan was too deeply founded to be shaken by the rhetoric of the courtier. She gave him, in fine, to understand, that his refusal was in vain, and that if he persisted, he must not hope to escape. The virtue of Gyges yielded to the plea of self-preservation; he murdered his master, and usurped his empire and queen.
MONTECO-BAY, July 14.
We are informed by the last packet, that the British government had just ratified the 12th article of the American treaty, which has so long been suspended. We shall be anxious to receive a confirmation of this news, so favourable to the British Sugar Colonies; as it gives the American traders the option of receiving the amount of their cargoes in any species of our produce. This will have the effect of keeping within ourselves much of the cash which has hitherto been received by the Americans, and laid out with our enemies for Sugar, Coffee, &c. or laid out in the East-India trade.
From the Virginia Gazette.
[The following is copied into the Ledger, merely to afford an example to those gentlemen who are to direct the operations of the Branch Bank, to be established in this place: they cannot do better than imitate the independence of those who are to superintend their exertions for the general good of the institution.]
Mr. Davis,
I hope our friends will now cease railing at the directors of the Bank of Virginia: It is true, the Legislature, in enacting the law for that institution, seems to have been actuated by a narrow democratick policy, but it is not difficult to see that we can now order matters pretty much our own way.
I was really much pleased on Thursday last, at the conduct of Mr. George Jefferson, and Mr. Venable—the former for bringing forward, and the latter for supporting a young gentleman of our party, as first Teller, in opposition to a violent Demo: brought forward by the organ of the publick will. It is true, much can be said in favour of Mr. Williamson, (the gentleman supported by the treasurer,) he is certainly a gentleman of merit, and in point of talents, every way equal to the gentleman brought forward and supported by Messrs. V. and J. He has a wife and family, with little more than his own exertions to support them. Yet those gentlemen, from principle, have appointed Mr. Dandridge. They have certainly displayed a degree of firmness, every way honourable, particularly Mr. V. not only from the high station he holds in the Bank, but the exalted situation he lately abandoned to accept it. The Legislature of Virginia, must blush when they see a gentleman of Mr. V's standing, turning his back on their narrow views. I confess I am much gratified to see Mr. V. take such firm independent ground—the vote on this occasion, is (I believe) the first he has given: and that in direct opposition to the organ of the democratick will.
Something, much to the credit of the Marshal of Virginia, should be said on this occasion: by Mr. Davis, as I am no eulogist, I submit the pleasing task to some one more capable to do justice to the exalted merit of that amiable man; he has, however, a firm independence of character and mind, which disdains sycophancy and servility.
A FEDERALIST.
Rockets, Sept. 2, 1804.
Mr. Charles J. McMurdo, is appointed a director of the Bank of Virginia, in the room of William B. Giles, Esq. resigned.
CONSIDERATIONS
ON THE CESSION OF LOUISIANA, BY FRANCE TO THE UNITED STATES, And its probable Consequences not only to those Nations, but to Spain and Britain. (From a late London Publication.)
The cession of Louisiana to the United States of North America, although it contains in itself the seeds of the greatest political revolution that ever the world witnessed, has been passed over sub silentio , as a matter of no weight in the scale of European politics. No axiom can, however, be more self-evident than that it will, at no very far distant period, transfer the stewardship (if I may be allowed the term) of the South American treasurers, from the Spanish government into other hands: and cause a very extraordinary, if not a total, alteration in the system and relative state of politics of almost every European nation, whilst the United States are inextricably drawn into the vortex of European politics—a measure deprecated by all the philosophical and political writers who have employed their pens on American affairs, and by none more so than the late General Washington.
It is true, that the free navigation of the river Mississippi was a most desirable object of the United States, and they have effectually attained it by the possession of the Province of Louisiana, forming its western bank; but they have attained also more than they had occasion for; they have added bulk to what was before too unwieldy, and have laid an immense charge on their useful possessions, in order to add those which will not en-

by as useless but burdensome. The purchase of Louisiana, on a superficial glance, may seem beneficial to the United States; yet whoever will go deeper into the subject will soon discover that it exhibits the strongest proof of the impolicy and weakness of their government. It was not a measure of sober reason and sound policy, but a temporary shift to gain the present administration popularity, and to prevent a schism in the United States, which, by the very means they have taken to avoid it, is rendered absolutely certain at a future period.
The territory of the United States, before the cession of Louisiana, was too unwieldy for their government; two insurrections of the western against the eastern parts, within the space of six years, have ascertained the impotence of the former under the restraint imposed upon them by the federal compact, and their wishes to have an independent government of their own. The most material obstacle to their wishes was their having no outlet to the sea for the exportation of their produce, but through the channel of the Mississippi, the navigation of which was only enjoyed by a treaty with Spain. When that was obstructed at the expiration of the treaty, they threatened their government, that, if it did not immediately do them justice (as they termed it) they would instantly procure it for themselves, by attacking New Orleans and the other Spanish settlements on the Mississippi. They accordingly began to arm, and the American government saw itself strangely involved in the hazard either of war with Spain and consequently France, or of a civil commotion. To free themselves from this dilemma, the American government applied to that of Spain to renew the treaty for granting to the inhabitants of the United States the free navigation of the Mississippi, and the right of depositing their goods at New Orleans, on the same terms as they had formerly held it; but Spain, at the time of this application, was entirely under the control of France and could not stir without her consent.
France was again plunged into a war with Britain, and money was absolutely necessary to enable her to maintain the contest. Buonaparte was fully aware of the importance of Louisiana, not only to draw gold from the American government, but also to procure their friendship, or at least neutrality, either of which was indispensably necessary to his design against Britain. He, therefore, under pretence of being better able than Spain to maintain Louisiana against the United States, and of preserving for his good ally a boundary or barrier to the whole of her South American dominions, extorted it from her, and, to her great astonishment and grief, immediately sold it to the United States for fifteen million of dollars. From a cursory view of these facts may be collected the impolicy and weakness of the American government; the total loss of the dominion of South America by Spain; the insidiousness and ambition of the ruler of France; and the real interest of Britain. The effects which the cession of Louisiana may have upon each nation, will be separately considered, and such conclusions drawn from the whole as the extent of human probability will justify, the soundest basis whereon speculative opinion can be grounded.
The territory of the United States, as has been observed and lamented by the late General Washington, in his farewell address to the citizens, has been characterized by three geographical descriptions of the Northern, the Southern, and the Western divisions. The inhabitants of the latter have, in two instances, shown an intractability and a desire to separate from those of the two former, and have been retained only by force, which is quite incompatible with the doctrine of an union founded on mutual convenience and utility. To prevent their breaking out into an open revolt, government has been necessitated to increase an already too large extent of territory, and to break through their natural boundary, such as to every one must appear to be that of the Mississippi on the western side. They have been compelled to purchase an immense tract of land for which they can have no real use, and which must prove an incumbrance; although the acquisition of it has cost the northern and southern divisions, on which the expense must ultimately fall without deriving any benefit from it, the sum of fifteen millions of dollars. Can it be wondered at, that such a measure of utility and expense should have created, as it has, a great deal of opposition on their part? Certainly not. The vast extent of the United States was already detrimental to them, because it drew off and scattered the population and militated against its improvement and security, which were only to be attained by a stated settlement. Multitudes daily flocked to the west, and increased the strength of those who were disaffected to, and evidently discovered an intention of withdrawing themselves from the union. It was therefore a matter of serious consideration for the government, whether it was not more political even to have given up the western territory, which was unmanageable, than to have added to it at vast expense of the eastern, over which they had a perfect command. As Washington in his farewell address justly observes, "It is the unity of government which is the main pillar in the edifice of the real independence of the United States; the support of their tranquillity at home, and their peace abroad; of their safety, of their prosperity. Of that liberty which we so highly prize." Was it not then madness to add to the magnitude of that edifice, whose magnitude before threatened its falling to pieces? Louisiana has not only added to magnitude, but destroyed the compactness of the United States, without which union cannot subsist. Each state must be so situated relatively to the others, as to draw a mutual benefit from the union of the whole. Louisiana is totally distinct from, and must rather prove a clog than an advantage to, the United States. If the government was of opinion that the free navigation of the Mississippi was indispensable to their interest, it would have been infinitely better for them and Spain to have treated for the purchase of the Floridas, which would have given that advantage, and have perfected the arrangement of the United States, without affording any cause of jealousy to Spain. The Mississippi would then have been an effectual and unequivocal boundary to both; but there is now no boundary between them but an imaginary one, and the consequence must be a constant heart-burning and a serious of expostulation. The western territory, which might have been extremely valuable to the United States, will again become a desert, as its inhabitants, attracted by the riches of Mexico, will cross over into Louisiana to partake of them either in a direct or indirect manner. If they were intractable in the western territory, they will of course become much more so at a greater distance; and being secured from the other parts of the United States by the Mississippi, a strong barrier and easy to be defended, it may be guessed
that they will be no longer obedient to them than may suit their inclination. The United States seem to have done their utmost to render them independent; for, besides the effectual barrier of the Mississippi, they have procured for them the city of New Orleans, situate on the Gulf of Mexico; so that instead of being, as heretofore, dependent on the eastern states for the consumption and exportation of the chief part of their produce, they have an immediate communication with foreign parts, particularly the West-Indies. From the vicinity of such a restless, enterprising, and ungovernable horde as that which is going to people Louisiana, any attempt on that part of Spain to suppress illicit commerce will be succeeded by open violence; and it does not require the least penetration to see that even the government of the United States, if ever so well inclined to keep on terms with Spain, will be unable to stop the torrent which will burst into Mexico through Louisiana.
If then (as I venture to predict) the consequence of the cession of Louisiana to the United States will be the total loss to Spain of its South American dominions, it will be naturally asked how France could have given birth to so impolitic a measure, seeing that it would be in her power whenever she might think fit, to extract those treasures from Spain whilst they were at her command; I answer, that the reins of the French government are at present in the hands of a man, who is either so totally blinded by ambition as not to foresee consequences; or, if he does foresee them, he looks to the success of that ambition to control them, and undo all he has done. The latter is more likely to be the case. Buonaparte, in order to carry into effect his darling scheme of subjugating Britain, wants money; he will go any lengths to obtain it, and he has obtained it at the price of Louisiana. But he looks forward to greater advantages from the United States, than the fifteen millions of dollars he has obtained from them, which may all be swallowed up by his numerous armies before he can bring his views towards Britain to an issue. He is well aware that if circumstances should oblige him to press Spain into the contest with Britain; or if Britain shall of her own accord put an end to the insidious neutrality of Spain; a stoppage will be put to the importation of the South American treasures into Spain in Spanish bottoms, and he expects to procure them through the intervention of Americans. But the Americans should beware lest by furthering his views, they totally defeat their own. If Buonaparte once subdue Britain, it will be very easy for him to reclaim Louisiana, and even to dictate what terms he pleases to the United States. They will find, when too late for a remedy, that they can as well hold him with a straw as a treaty. If he fails in his attempt on Britain, he knows that the game is up with him, and cares not what becomes of Louisiana or France itself. He can, at the most, be considered only as a tenant for life , who cares not what waste he commits on the freehold.
To Britain these facts are of the utmost importance, not only as they point out to what lengths the ambition and implacability of the ruler of France will carry him, in his attempts to annihilate her very existence as a nation, but also as they may serve to guide to the future channels through which the South American treasures may flow—a circumstance well worthy of the attention of the first commercial nation in the world. Whilst the noble ardour of its citizens will protect it against the former, their enterprise and industry ought not to suffer them to wander out of sight of the latter. What Brissot holds out as an encouragement to the French to prepare for a commercial connection with the United States, is infinitely more applicable to the British to extend theirs already so well established; and it is a very curious circumstance, that the whole of this work (though partial in the extreme to the French) confesses throughout the superiority of the British merchant, and is the most valuable publication the latter can peruse on the subject of American affairs. A strict alliance between Britain and the United States seems to be the natural policy of both. If Britain is prostrated at the feet of France, the United States could not hope to retain Louisiana, nor even their own independence. If Britain can stand her ground, Louisiana will form part of the American Empire, or (which is more probable) the natives will unite with the emigrants to Louisiana, and form an independent government for themselves. Britain should, in the latter case, have an eye to her future commerce; a great change in the state of things is evidently in preparation, and she ought to prepare herself for it. T. P. L.
Notes. * The inhabitants of the western territory are no better than a horde of Tartars. If a family leave their hut to go about their daily labour, at their return they find it, perhaps, taken possession of by some new comers, who will dispute it with them; no tenure being acknowledged among them but that of occupancy; no right but that of superior force. (However correct our author's sentiments may be on the general subject of the cession, his remarks in reference to the inhabitants of the Western Territory are certainly false.)
† It has been already predicted at a time when circumstances did not render it nearly so probable as at present: the following is a literal translation from the second volume of Brissot's View of America: "I have mentioned precious metals. The Americans are in the neighbourhood of the countries which produce them. These countries are the abodes of indolence, which dispenses not with necessities. Skins, &c. of animals, and some metals are every thing that can be given them in exchange for articles of subsistence, which the inhabitants have not the spirit to make their lands produce, and for the necessities for which they find it more convenient to pay with gold than with their industry. The independent Americans will become factors, advantageously placed between European manufacturers, and the inhabitants of regions condemned by nature to the sterile productions of metals. All the powers of Spain cannot prevent this nor ought even to undertake it. This new consideration promising to the French payment, so foolishly desired in gold, ought to encourage them to prepare for a commercial connection with the United States."
FOR CHARTER. The good American Ship SARAH, Abel Rawson, master: Burthen 313 tons; will carry about 450 hhds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of cargo. For terms apply to RICHARD BLOW.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 39 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO. 13 do. Petersburg do. 200 Bbs. excellent PORK. 80 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncheons Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 20 Pipes Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT. 5-Sept. 11. 190
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. The arrival of the brig John and James, at Charleston S. C. in 42 days from Liverpool, furnished the editor of the Courier with London papers of the 14th July, two days later than our last. The following are the only articles of news we perceive.
PARIS JULY 1. The following are the expressions employed in the extraordinary Protest of the Count De Lille, against all that has been done, and is doing, in France, since the reunion of the States General:
PROTEST OF THE COUNT DE LILLE. Warsaw, June 6, 1804. "In assuming the title of Emperor, and attempting to render it hereditary in his family, Buonaparte has put the seal to his usurpation. This new act of a revolution, where every thing from its origin has been null and void, cannot weaken my rights; but being accountable for my conduct to all sovereigns, whose rights are not less injured than mine, and whose thrones are shaken by the dangerous principles which the Senate of Paris has dared to publish—accountable to France, to my family, and to my own honour, I should consider myself as betraying the common cause, were I to keep silence on this occasion. I declare then, after having renewed my protestations against all the illegal acts which, from the opening of the States General of France, have led to the alarming crisis in which France and Europe are now involved—I declare in the presence of all Sovereigns, that, far from acknowledging the imperial title that Buonaparte has received from a body which has not a legitimate existence, I protest as well against that title as all the subsequent acts to which it may give birth."
LONDON, JULY 13. The gradual rise of the funds for some days has revived the rumours of peace. These rumours are not founded on any known fact; they rest entirely on speculation. It is the rise of the funds that occasions them, not they that occasion the rise of the funds. It is said that Buonaparte, seeing the impracticability, the folly, of making any attempt to invade this country, will speedily make overtures of peace. If that impracticability and folly be admitted by a treaty for peace, if the Corsican usurper eats back his words, and confesses that England is capable of contending with France single handed; then the principal object of the war will be attained, and terms may be adjusted. By these terms, however, we trust Malta will be retained to this country; not so much for the value of the island, as that it may stand in proof that England comes out of the contest triumphantly. But it is idle to discuss the terms, as we are persuaded peace is not in the immediate contemplation of either government, and that to betray an impatience for it in England, would be the very way to lay the foundation of a new war, should a speedy end be put to the present struggle. If it be true, as the coalition prints assert, that Mr. Pitt's object uniformly is to govern by dividing his opponents, by no step could he succeed more than by making peace. Mr. Fox would undoubtedly support any peace which Mr. Pitt would make; but Mr. Windham and Lord Grenville would oppose it as pertinaciously as they did the peace made by Mr. Addington; they would daily deplore the fallen and subjugated state of their country, calling for eternal war as preferable to peace; though when war exists they give it no real support. A peace, among its other consequences, would necessarily divide the coalition and throw Mr. Fox on the side of government.
A letter from Paris, of the 24th, received in London, states, that an air of mystery seems to pervade every undertaking in that city. General Moreau, it seems, embarked from Perpignan for America, and this only a few days after he had been permitted to furnish his apartments in the Temple according to his own taste. A number of persons arrested in February last, as a measure of publick safety, have only recovered their liberty upon condition of fixing their residence at certain places, under the inspection of the police.
The senators Le Febre and St. Suzanne, who both have served under Moreau, negotiated between him and Buonaparte, and caused the former, who, since his condemnation, has shown more character than he did before, to accept of the offer to go to America, with the value of his property, and an annuity of 100,000 francs. He declined the place of a governor in the Isle of France, saying, he would never acknowledge Buonaparte as an Emperor, or serve under him as such. Madame Moreau, on account of the tender age of her child, was desired to remain in France twelve months longer, but she accompanied her husband, and many think she will embark with him. Her mother remains yet at Paris, employed in disposing of their property. It is said that Buonaparte intends to purchase Moreau's country seat, Grosbois, for his brother Louis. The tribune, Moreau, and all the other members of Moreau's family, will settle in North America. It is even said that several generals, as Souham, Macdonald, Lecourbe, and others, intend to join their friend Moreau, in the United States.
JULY 14. From the Moniteur of the 4th, we yesterday gave in most part of our impression, an official article contradicting a variety of reports respecting the affairs of the Continent, which have been copied by the Paris Journals from the German Gazettes. It is quite necessary that the Corsican usurper should prevent such reports from circulating; the ambitious strides he actually takes are rather more than the patience of Europe can bear, and he may find it prudent to avert, as much as possible, the general indignation at his intrigues and aggrandizement. But these very reports which he now contradicts, may not be wholly unfounded, though they may be premature. The articles which are contradicted by the official paper are as follows:—"That considerable changes are to take place in Italy; that the Papal States are to be divided, and that Cardinal Fesch is to have a share; that the King of Naples will retire to Sicily; and that General Acton was to be restored to the situation from which he had been dismissed. It is also added, that an article published some time since in the Publiciste , had induced the Secretary of State of the Sublime Porte, to remonstrate with M. Brune, the French Minister at Constantinople, on a supposed design of France to seize the Morea; and that, from intelligence given in the French papers, the Court of Vienna entertained an opinion that France intended to send 60,000 men into Italy."
• Louis XVIII. is always thus distinguished by the revolutionary French.
Accounts from Admiral Cornwallis, off Brest, were received in town yesterday; they also dated the 7th inst. at which time the enemy had made no fresh preparation to put to sea.
Letters from Leghorn, of the 15th of June, inserted in the Monitor , of the 28th inst. mention, that the Mamelukes, on the 23d last March, not only retrieved their former losses, but defeated the united Turks and Arnauts, killed 3000 of them, and forced the remainder to shut themselves up at Cairo, where they are now blockaded by 12,000 united Mamelukes, Bedouins, and Felahs, who, it is supposed, will soon be masters of the capital of Egypt.
PARIS, June 27. Vice-Admiral Latouche Treville of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Chief of the squadron in the Mediterranean, has written the following letter to his Excellency the Minister of Marine and for the colonies:
On board the Bucentaur, in the road off Toulon, 26 Prairial, year 12. "General—I have the honour to transmit you an account of the putting to sea of the whole squadron under my command. In consequence of advice which I had received, that some English privateers infested the coast and the Hieres Isles, I gave orders three days ago to the frigates the Indomptable and Syrene, and the brig the Furet, to sail for those islands. The east wind being contrary, they anchored under the castle of Polignoles. Yesterday morning the enemy obtained intelligence of their situation, and towards noon detached two frigates, and a vessel which entered by the Great Channel, with intention to attack them while at anchor. Adm. Nelson at the same time arrived with four ships at the narrow channel, with intent to cut off the retreat of our frigates. As soon as I perceived his manoeuvre I made a signal for the whole squadron to put to sea, which was executed. In 14 minutes all were under sail, and bore down towards the enemy, to cut him off from the entrance of the narrow channel, and with the intention of following him should he enter it. The English Admiral, however, immediately abandoned his design, recalled the two frigates, and made sail away. I pursued him till night; he bore away to the S. W. This morning at day light I could see nothing of him. I salute you with respect. (Signed) "LATOUCHE TREVILLE."
ENGLISH ACCOUNT. London, July 11. A letter from Gibraltar, dated June 11, states as follows:
"The Gibraltar, of 80 guns, commanded by Capt. Reeves, arrived this morning, from the fleet off Toulon, which he left on the 31st of May. By the Gibraltar, we learn, that the French fleet did come out as was reported, but did not dare to go beyond the protection of their own batteries: Lord Nelson, however, immediately resolved to attack them close to the harbour's mouth, and Admiral Campbell, with two ships of his division, got into action with them, when the whole French squadron immediately retired into Toulon."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Schooner Ann Ballard, Moffat, 23 days from Berbice, Coffee—J. Young. Schooner Emily, Sampson, 17 days from St. Thomas, Gin, Pork, and Vermicelli (her outward cargo)—Moses Myers. Ship Mercury, Crosbie, 8 days from Boston, Salt, Moses Myers. Schooner Caroline, Dickey, 3 days from Philadelphia. Sloop Polly, Norris, 3 days from Rhode-Island, Live stock, &c.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERED. Ship Sarah, Rawson, Newbedford. Mercury, Crosbie, Boston. Sch'r. Emily, Sampson, St. Thomas's.
CLEARED. Ship Intripid, Steed, Falmouth. Sch'r. Ann Eliza, Cornick, St. Iago de Cuba. Unity, Small, Bartholomews.
Walker's Packet will sail for Baltimore To-morrow.
Newcomb's regular Packet will sail for New York in eight days. For freight or passage apply on board, at Newton's Wharf. Sept. 8.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship ZEPHYR, William Pearse, master: Burthen 300 hhds. tobacco or 2500 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 11. 190
AUCTION.
On Friday the 21st instant, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, on Myers' wharf, at Portsmouth, will commence the sale of
The Danish Brig VERTROWEN, Captain Moje. Put into this port, in distress, on a voyage bound from St. Thomas to Copenhagen.—The brig having been condemned as unfit for sea, the whole will be sold, by order of the said Captain, for ready money, on account of the owners, underwriters, or others concerned.
The Brig with all her materials. CARGO—consisting of 173 Hhds. SUGARS. 20 Puncheons RUM. 6 Barrels do. 9 Bags COFFEE. 30 Hhds. Virginia TOBACCO. 149 Barrels Porto Rico do. 24 Mats do. 5 Logs MAHOGANY. 36 Pieces RED WOOD. Sept. 6. 190
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE WAREHOUSE on Manders' wharf, 41 by 30 feet, three story, built of the best materials, and now occupied by Mr. John McGowan.—If not disposed of at private sale, before the 19th day of September next, it will on that day, be sold at publick auction, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, for negotiable notes, with approved indorsers, at 60 and 90 days. For terms apply to RICHARD F. BURKE, V. M. or James Callis, Esq. Bridge. August 28. 190
Wanted to hire by the year, A active Negro or Mulatto Man, who is a good character for industry, honesty, and discretion. Enquire at the office of the Ledger.

Mathematical Instruments, &c.  Received by the Ship Suffolk, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by  LEVIN DORSEY, No. 27, Wide-Water-Street, Town Point. ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demarary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N.B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES.
THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Publick Auction, (if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL, in the county of Princess-Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smoke House, Quarter, Stable, &c. all in tolerably good repair. This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil that is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation—Most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak. From the number of excellent springs near the coves, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to cart them from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of these fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced apples enough last year to make 12 or 15 barrels of brandy. The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynnhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynnhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl. It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid. In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia. William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Louis L'Orient, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to William Vaughan, Adm'or. August 21. tf 90
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly, from Kingston,
 12 Hogheads, } PRIME SUGARS;  4 Barrels, }  23 Tierces, }  33 Barrels, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE.  13 Barrels CASTOR OIL.  59 Bags GINGER.  2 Tons EBONY WOOD.  10 Barrels of LIMES.  All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 50
FOR SALE,
 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco.  10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum.  50 Hhds. }  40 Tierces, } MUSCOVADA SUGAR.  20 Barrels, }  5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar.  15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout.  17 Boxes, } PHILADELPHIA ALE IN BOT'S.  11 Barrels, }  Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles.  2 Boxes Hats.  8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes.  50 Bags Juniper Berries.  A. Maclure. July 28. tf 45
SLATE.
I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, a large quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time. William Hartshorne, jun. August 18. 6w 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved Bank Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. tf 80
JOHN RORKE & Co. Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square, Cognac, } Cinnamon. Old Peach, } Cloves. Apple, } Pepper. Antigua, and Windward Island, Rum. Mustard. Holland and Country Gin. Race & Ground Ginger. L. P. Madeira, } Almonds. Sherry, } Raisins. Teneriffe, } Fig Blue. Imperial, } Starch. Hyson, } Refined Salt Petre. Young Hyson, } Powder and Shot. Leaf and Muscovado, } Godfroid's Havana Segars, of the first quality. Sugar. Nails. Coffee. Scythe Blades. Chocolate. Baltimore Iron. French and Italian Oil. Steel. Olives. Cart Wheel Boxes. Capers. Irish Glue. Basket Salt. Mould Candles. Pearl Barley. Corks. Mace. Wrapping Paper. Nutmegs. July 17. tf
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, } TEAS, HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, } Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality. ALSO—IN STORE, 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixie's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Rice Sugar. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted. ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges. Fish & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & CO.
Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing PAINTER'S COLOURS, and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 28 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 800 gallons Lintseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigris; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes. July 17, tf 14
FOR SALE,
 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour.  900 do. Pork, in shipping order.  60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2.  50 Puncheons Grenada Rum.  6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine.  26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco.  44 do. Petersburg do.  Tar and Turpentine.  Pilot and Ship Bread.  A few Tunks Irish Linens.  A Trunk Ginghams.  Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE,
 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread.  200 do. Pilot. do.  200 do. Ship. do.  500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality.  All of which will be sold on liberal terms. Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
 100 hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco.  300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh.  20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum.  500 barrels Pork, in shipping order.  200 pieces Nankeens, first quality.  50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers.  A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables.  C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. Randolph. Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
FOR SALE, New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT, And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Main-street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to William Dick. July 17. tf 11
SUGAR. 18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by William Hartshorne, jun. July 17. tf 22
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE. Phoenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America, to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. d3m&law3m 43
FOR SALE, 35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron. John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. 30.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue.—He called himself Henry Brent, which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again.—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to. John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy. July 17. tf 15
General Alexander Hamilton. R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER. Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
STRATTON & COLE, HAVE FOR SALE, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  GROCERIES; CONSISTING OF Rum, } Nests Wooden Ware. Jamaica, } Wool Cards. } Bacon. } Pork. } Mariners Compasses. } Quadrants. } Spy Glasses. } Hour. } 1-2 Minute } GLASSES } 1-4 do. } } White Lead, } PAINTS. } Venetian Red, } } Yellow, } } Spanish Brown, } } Blue, } } Tar, } } Turpentine, } } White, } } Red, } BUNTING. } Blue, } } Small, } LINES. } Deep Sea, } } Bed Cords, } } Seine Twine, } } Wrapping do. } } Indigo, } } Blueing, } } Window Glass, } } Knives and Forks, } } Pump Tacks, } } An assortment of Castings, } } Earthen Ware assorted. } tf 6
FOR SALE, A COMMODIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to James Callis. August 11. tf 67
A few hogsheads Richmond Tobacco, For sale by PHINEHAS DANA. July 19. tf 26.
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to Two ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
AN APPRENTICE WANTED. A YOUTH who has a tolerably good EDUCATION, and can be well recommended, may hear of a situation in a DRY GOOD STORE, by applying to the Editor of the Publick Ledger. August 11. tf 69
District of Virginia. United States of America. United States, against John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship, of the port of Boston, District of Massachusetts. UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the United States, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts transmitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honourable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleased to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the rights, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, whomsoever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the Collection of Duties, on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission, is dated at the City of Washington, the thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made at this office, a certificate of said remission will be granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal representative, will be enabled to recover the amount deposited with the officers of the Customs, on payment of the costs. Testé, Seth Foster, Clerk N.D.C. Clerks Office, July 13, 1804. 1aw6w. 23.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE  MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. BY S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
Apprentices—Two or three Lads from fourteen to sixteen years of age, who have received a good, English Education, and are of honest, reputable connexions, will be taken, on liberal terms, as Apprentices to the printing business at this office. Their parents may rely on every attention being paid to their moral conduct.
NORFOLK: PRINTED AND PUBLISHED, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAIL. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, Payable in advance.