Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-10-26 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 1808.
NO. 44.]
FOR SALE, On board the British ship John, capt. Gilmer, just arrived from Liverpool, 250 Tons STOVE SALT, loose and in sacks 30 crates QUEEN'S WARE By C. & F. Whittle. October 24
FOR SALE, Low for Cash, or approved paper at 60 days, The CARGO of the brig Agnes, CONSISTING OF 50 hhds New-England RUM, 20 barrels BEEF, 60 ditto PORK, 200 casks LIMP, 200 boxes SOAP, 20 do. CANDLES, 25 do. SMOKED HERRINGS, 30 barrels POTATOES. Edward Clark. Oct. 24
I WANT A few Thousand Bushels of CORN— The Yellow preferred. MOSES MYERS. October 24.
JAMES CHRISTIE, Marble & Stone Cutter, INFORMS the citizens of Norfolk he has just arrived in this Borough, and commenced business at the place formerly occupied by Mr. Mitchell, where all orders in his line will be strictly attended to. October 24.
For BOSTON, The Schooner BEAVER, Will take Freight for Boston, and will sail with all convenient dispatch. For particulars enquire of Edward Clark, WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, The CARGO of said Schooner, Consisting of SPARS, SCANTLING, & PLANK. October 24
For Charter, to the West-Indies, The fast sailing brig STRANGER, John Perkins, master, burthen about 1300 barrels, is ready to receive a cargo. Moses Myers. October 19.
For LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing coppered Ship CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, master, burthen about 500 hogheads of tobacco—will receive on freight a cargo immediately, and sail on the embargo being off. Also for Freight or Sale, The fast sailing coppered Ship ARTHUR, Samuel Davis, master, Philadelphia built, burthen 200 tons, seven years old, now ready to receive a cargo.
Also for Freight or Sale, The Brig EXPERIMENT, Henry Dickson, master, burthen 40 tons, and will carry 1100 barrels flour. For terms apply to William Dickson. October 7.
For Charter, The Ship JANE, Burthen 420 tons. THE Ship INDUSTRY, Burthen 280 tons. AND THE Ship COURTNEY, Burthen 200 tons. Those Ships will be ready to receive cargoes in 15 days, and may commence loading for any port where an American vessel can with safety go to—the freight to be settled when a clearance can be obtained. Apply to William Pennock. October 5.
FOR SALE, A fine New SCHOONER of 125 tons burthen, will carry about 1000 barrels, now ready to launch, her cabin and joiner's work complete, built in Mathews.
Also, A very handsome Pilot-Boat built SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, measures 83 feet on deck, complete, and can be launched in a few days.
Also, One ditto of similar dimensions, can be launched in a month, the rigging of the two last is now fitting.
Also, A new BRIG of 180 tons, completely fitted, now lying at Loyall's wharf.
Also, A VESSEL of 185 tons, on the stocks, can be launched in a month. This vessel is of superior model and workmanship, and all her materials completely seasoned. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. September 28.
TURK'S-ISLAND SALT, FOR SALE, On board the Swedish schooner Gustaf Adolph. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham. October 21.
FOR RENT, The HOUSE at Cedar Grove. Apply to William Cammack. October 17.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, September 5. The opening of the ports of Holland is a most important fact. It is conjectured that this has been done by Bonaparte for the purpose of supplying the colonies of Guadalupe and Martinique with provisions and other necessaries, of which they are in the greatest need. Others conjecture that he fears disturbances will break out in Holland, and thinks that by opening the Ports he shall conciliate the Dutch and keep them quiet. At any rate the measure furnishes a further proof of the wisdom of the policy that dictated our Orders in Council.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
Sicily, July 18. The late good news from Spain and Portugal has almost turned our heads, and had its confirmation not reached us from best authorities, we should feel great difficulty in giving credit to it. We now only require the confirmation of a report prevailing here within these few days, that there has been an insurrection at Rome, when we may reasonably look to the speedy annihilation of the Bonaparte dynasty.
Immediately on the receipt of the intelligence that we had possessed ourselves of Cadiz, and the general rise of the Spaniards to repossess themselves of their natural freedom, Sir John Stuart dispatched colonel Airey, the deputy adjutant-general of this army, on a secret mission, supposed for Minorca, and probably to propose the introduction of British troops, in which event it is supposed that two or three regiments will leave this for that Island. I did very lately the army here had suffered much from the ophthalma; owing however to the judicious precautions adopted, it has in a great measure been reduced: the 21st and 31st regiments, which had been in Egypt with the last expedition, have suffered most. They have been sent into the interior of the Island, the former to Venetico, and the latter to Castrogiavani, with their sick divided in the adjacent towns and villages, according to the nature and degrees of violence of their complaint. September 10.
We have received Paris Journals to the 28th last, and Dutch to the 4th instant.
These papers contain additional evidence of an approaching rupture between Austria and France. Vienna is to be put, with all expedition, in the best possible state of defence. Notice has been issued to the inhabitants of the suburbs, that they must furnish a number of persons to work at the entrenchments, in proportion to their families. The interference to be drawn from this precautionary measure, is obvious. Great military preparations are making by France in Bavaria, and it is not now a very long march from the frontiers of that country to the Austrian capital. It is therefore necessary to guard against a surprise or sudden attack, so much to be apprehended from the characteristic celerity of the French troops, and the perfidy of their chief, as well as against any reverse of arms which might enable the enemy to approach the gates of Vienna. If any thing farther were necessary to prove that the emperor of Austria either fears an immediate rupture with France, or is determined to effect one, it would be found in the pains taken in the French papers to represent all idea of a war with Austria as a absurd and visionary. It is become almost a proverb, that when children's amusements turn upon warfare, war is at hand. This is easily explained. Infancy is the age of imitation, and children naturally catch ideas from what they see passing in their homes, and at their fire sides. When the father prepares his helmet, his gun and his sword, the child follows his example, and every village exhibits its little force of infant warriors. This spirit must be very prevalent in Germany, when the French papers appears anxious to ridicule it. An act of leniency, very prudent at this particular moment, by which the emperor of Austria has remitted the remainder of the period of confinement to which general Mack, the prince of Auersperg, and general Auffenburgh had been sentenced, for their misconduct in the late war between France and Austria, has given an opportunity to the French writers to indulge their jests upon this rising spirit of Austria, and to state that general Mack is to command this infant army.—Bonaparte begins to fear that the Portuguese troops, which he withdrew from their native country, may follow the example of the Spanish troops lately in Futen. Those which were in the south of France, on the confines of the Spanish and Portuguese territories, he is now marching into the interior of France.
No further news of any importance has arrived from either Spain or Portugal. In a letter which was received from Sir C. Cotton's fleet, off Lisbon, dated the 22d ult. the day after the battle of Vimiera, it is stated that Junot, previous to his quitting Lisbon, to meet the British army, had secured his own plunder on board the Russian fleet; had sent a letter along with it, directing the admiral, in case he, Junot, should by any unforeseen accident fall into the hands of the enemy, immediately to hoist Portuguese colours, and thereby protect both the ships and the property from the hands of the English.—This might be the view of the French general, and may likewise have been accordingly executed by the Russian admiral; yet we have little doubt but that their hopes are by this time frustrated, and that the Russian ships and the Portuguese plunder are under the command and at the disposal of England. It was a very feeble attempt of Junot to rescue, by guile, that which he could not protect by arms, from the volour of his opponents. The coast from Cascaes to Fort St. Julien's is protected only by a force which does not exceed
1,500 Frenchmen, for whose reduction the sailors and marines of our fleet had volunteered their services; but in consequence of the approaching overthrow of the French in Portugal, the offer had been rejected by the admiral.
GENERAL FERGUSON. General Ferguson, who gallantly distinguished himself in the late actions in Portugal, is the same officer of whom, it will be recollected, Sir David Baird spoke in such high terms of praise, for his conduct and bravery at the taking of the Cape of Good Hope. He at that time had the rank of Brigadier General, and had the command of the brigade which was first landed. He represents in Parliament the Fife district of Boroughs, and is the second son of Wm. Ferguson, Esq. of Raith.—Though his services may entitle him to the name of veteran, which he had been called in many of the papers, we are happy to be able to say, that his age (35) does not entitle him to that distinction. In the action of the 21st he put himself at the head of the 38th, and the grenadiers of the 71st, ordered the bagpipers to play, waved his hat, and hurried his troops up to the very mouths of the enemy's guns, and then poured into a most destructive fire. The enemy were driven back, and left five guns in the possession of these gallant fellows. The 38th, which contributed so gloriously to their success, upon general Ferguson's returning to them after their success, received him with three cheers. The French 70th regiment, consisting of 2000 men, fought with the most desperate courage, but were almost entirely destroyed by this brigade. Sir Arthur Wellesley declared the finest thing he ever saw in his life was the advance of general Ferguson's brigade.
COTTENBURGH MAIL.
Two mails arrived yesterday, by which we have received the following accounts:
COTTENBURGH, August 26. The Russian fleet was spoken with in the Baltic by an American, on the 15th inst. They were steering to the Northward, and had springs upon their cables for the purpose of anchoring among the rocks, to attack the Swedes. It is reported that both Sir J. Saumarez and Sir S. Hood are gone after them; and as they had early notice of their being at sea, it is to be hoped a good account will be given of them. They consist of nine sail of the line, two of which are ships of 110 and 112 guns, and eight frigates, besides smaller vessels.
A foreigner of distinction has very lately arrived at Stockholm from St. Petersburg, and, it is said, brought the important intelligence that a marked dislike to the French army has lately manifested itself in Russia, Poland, &c. and that an insurrection had taken place, but had not been able to learn particulars. I suppose you have long before this heard of the death of marshal Brune. It is said he was either poisoned or shot by his master's orders, for permitting smuggling with the English, but it is known that Buonaparte has long disliked him.
An Austrian minister, baron ——, found his way to Stockholm within the last week, and immediately set off for the king in Finland. Upon his return from thence, we are told, he will go to London. Three English mails are now due. We are now panting for Spanish and Portuguese news. August 27.
We have just received, by some American captains, arrived here to-day from Copenhagen, the unpleasant news that 2500 Spaniards who revolted in the island, have been overcome by the Danes and French, and put in prison, though not before they had killed several French officers. Admiral Keats is just entering here with a large fleet, having on board the Spanish troops from Langeland. They will not, it is supposed, go from hence to Spain.
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 31. This capital has been, since the evening of the 28th, in a state of the greatest consternation. Sultan Selim wished to re-establish the authority of the Porte, and to keep a well-paid standing army on foot. It was this which occasioned his fall on the 28th of May, 1807. Mustapha Bairactar, Pacha of Rudschook, a man of the best intentions, proposed a plan for the establishing that which the 28th of May had destroyed. He came to Constantinople, with a corps of trusty troops, caused the famous Kavagky-Olou, commandant of the Castles of the Dardanelles, and chief author of conspiring against Sultan Selim, to be beheaded, the Mufti and all the new ministers of the Sultan Mustapha to be deposed, the Ago of the Janissaries to be strangled, and the most important posts of Constantinople to be occupied by his troops. The Grand Vizier, the new Mufti, and several other members of the Divan, declared themselves the partizans of Mustapha Bairactar.
The Sultan had no suspicion of his project; on the contrary, he thought himself so secure, that on the 8th inst. he repaired in the morning to Bessec-tach. But the Sultan's Mother having got information of it on the 28th, Mustapha IV. returned with all expedition by sea to the Seraglio, whilst the pacha of Rudschook was entering it by land. The Pacha caused the new Mufti to inform him that Selim only was lawful Emperor. Mustapha far from following the example given on the 28th of May, by his uncle Selim, who voluntarily descended from the throne, ordered the inner gates of the Seraglio to be shut. The soldiers of the Pacha, however, speedily effected an entrance, but they found the unfortunate Selim dead, and covered with blood. Seized with horror at this spectacle, Mustapha Bairactar, and the Grandees of the Porte, caused Prince Mahomet, the last branch of the reigning dynasty, to be immediately proclaimed emperor. This prince who is about 15 years of age, has, for the last 15
months, been confined with the Sultan Selim, who, during that space, instructed him in the art of government.
On the 29th, the unfortunate Selim was buried at Your, by the side of his father. The Pacha of Rudschook, the whole of his army, and all the respectable inhabitants of this capital, attended the funeral. During these melancholy occurrences, the publick tranquillity was not in the slightest degree interrupted. The greater part of the assassins of Selim have been executed. We know not whether the deposed Sultan is still living. Some people assert, that he had been strangled. Mustapha Bairactar has taken possession of the Grand Seal. The Grand Vizier is a prisoner in his camp, for having revealed to the Sultan Mother the plan of replacing Selim on the throne. There is no doubt that the Pacha will soon be appointed Grand Vizier.
Eleven of the principal partizans of the Sultan Mustapha were this day strangled in the Seraglio.—The Kislar-Aga (chief of the eunuchs) who assisted in the murder of Selim, was executed on the 29th.
NOTICE is hereby given, That two runaway slaves were committed to the jail of Northampton county in the month of August last past; the one named GEORGE, 5 feet 7 inches high, of a dark complexion and full face, former ly belonging to Mr. John Waidey of the county of Northampton; he says he belongs to a Mr. John Trowers of Richm-d county in Virginia; but it is understood that he has made other representations concerning the person to whom he belongs, and it was supposed that he belonged to some person in North Carolina or to the Southward. His clothing is of country manufacture and altogether of cotton.
The other of the said two slaves is a woman named BETTY, passing for the wife of the said George, she is 4 feet 11 inches high, of a dark complexion, now far advanced in pregnancy, and presumably belonging to the same person with the said George; but she has always refused to make any disclosure concerning her master or his residence. She was almost destitute of clothing when committed to jail, so that no distinctive description can be given thereof, but has been since furnished with plain and warm clothing suitable to her condition. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay the lawful charges and take the said slaves away; otherwise they will be disposed of, as the law directs. John Snead, Jailor of Accomack County. Oct. 21, 1808.
BURR'S TRIAL.
THE subscribers to the Report of BURR'S TRIAL, are respectfully informed, that the first volume has arrived from Philadelphia, and is now ready to be delivered at Petersburg and Richmond: A sufficient number of copies will be forwarded as speedily as possible to different parts of the country, and deposited at places convenient to subscribers, of which notice will be duly published. Gentlemen who have been so obliging as to take subscription papers, will confer a great favour on the Reporter, by transmitting them immediately to him at this place, or to Hopkins and Earle, booksellers at Philadelphia, as may be most convenient, in order that the books may be distributed accordingly. The second volume is in the press, and every exertion will be made to have it speedily ready for delivery. As the expenses and labour attendant on the publication, have been very great, the price to non-subscribers will be unavoidably raised. The moderate addition of fifty cents per volume will be required of them. David Robertson. Petersburg, October 21.
Little England Plantation, FOR SALE.
near Hampton, containing 555 acres of excellent land, about 300 of which are cleared, the remainder under wood, with a Dwelling-House, Offices, &c.
This Plantation has many advantages over most others in the low country. There is a wharf within fifty yards of the house, with sufficient water for any vessel to lie at that can come into Hampton Creek, and the advantage to a farmer of having every thing conveyed to and from so considerable a market as Norfolk by water, is a circumstance of the first consideration. There is an excellent Pump in the farm-yard, with a well sufficient to water any fleet that may generally be in Hampton Roads; from this pump there are water-ways to the wharf, by which a boat can load from 10 to 12 tons of water in two hours—It yielded the late proprietor at one time 700 dollars in twelve months.
The Plantation is most completely fenced by double ditches, staked, and wattled, with some hedges—In short, the House, Offices, and Land, are in such perfect neat and good order, that any person purchasing the place would not have a cent to lay out on it. Those who may wish to view the premises will please apply to Dr. Ward, at Little England—For terms or other particulars, apply to William H. Thompson.
N. B. The Negroes, Stock, and Farming Utensils, will be sold with or without the Plantation. October 7. 2awtf
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Respectfully inform the publick, that they intend, under the auspices of Dr. Haller, to open a SCHOOL, for both sexes on the first of October next, at his Plantation called Chesterville, in the vicinity of Hampton in Elizabeth-City County.
They propose to teach the following branches, viz Reading, Spelling, Writing, English Grammar, Arithmetick and Geography, History, Book-Keeping, Belles Lettres, &c. Languages, comprehending Latin, Greek, French, Italian, &c.
Terms of tuition for each pupil of the junior class, embracing the first section, Five Dollars per quarter—For the senior or class Eight Dollars per quarter.
For such Scholars of both sexes as do not reside in the vicinity of this institution, board may be obtained on very moderate terms in the neighbourhood, or with the manager of Doctor Haller. Young Ladies who wish to be instructed in Musick, besides the above mentioned branches, may be accommodated with the use of a Forte Piano, and tuition for ten dollars per quarter.
Charles G. Lefrere. Thomas Miller. Chesterville, Elizabeth-City County, September 24, 1808. 1aw6w
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 in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N. B. Orders for Double Bartraps, single do. and Cossacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1.

Continuation of Foreign Intelligence, from London papers received at Boston, by the brig Constance, in 28 days from Liverpool.
SPAIN.
MADRID, August 23.
Yesterday arrived his excellency Don Francis Xavier Castanos, with the van guard of his army. It is impossible to form an idea of the enthusiasm manifested by the people on that occasion, each vying with the other to express their admiration, gratitude and joy.
LERIDA, August 13.
We learn, that on the 6th and 7th instant, the French made a fresh attack upon Gerona, but were repulsed with unexpressible valour by its inhabitants, who occasioned the enemy the loss of twelve thousand men, carrying towards Perpignan fourteen waggons of wounded; the miqutelets and smugglers followed in pursuit, maintaining a well directed fire of musketry, which caused them much loss.
LEON, August 22.
Yesterday orders were given to all the divisions of Galicia to assemble in that city on the 1st of September, and for the whole army to march the following day for Burgos; the French are in number from 35 to 40,000 men; the army of Galicia is about 40,000 men, and that of Asturias will amount to 50,000. It is to be observed, that on the day of attack, of which day we are ignorant, though the 7th of September is named, the greater part of our armies will join, in order to attack the French at different points, and surround them; the army of Spain, which will enter into action in conjunction with our allies, will amount to 70,000 men; consequently we expect that not a single Frenchman will escape out of Spain.
OVIEDO, August 20.
The known perfidy of the French government, and the peculiar circumstances which rendered suspicious the arrival in this city of the count del Piñar, of the council of Castile, don J. W. Valdes, Fiscal, &c. the brigadiers don J. C. De la Llave, commander of the coast of Cantabria, Don M. L. De Guevara, commander of the squadron of the royal Carabiniers, and don Carlos Fitzgerald, colonel of the Irish regiment, caused the supreme Junta to order their imprisonment in the royal castle. On examination of their papers, and after a judicial examination of their conduct, they have been declared free from every imputation cast upon them.
Copy of the letter from Don Pedro Cevallos, on resigning the office of Minister, to which he was nominated by Joseph Napoléon.
"Sir, When your majesty had the goodness to offer to continue me in the office of minister of foreign affairs, I thought myself obliged to make some remarks, on account of which your majesty could not have less confidence in me, nor I be less secure of the protection of your majesty; finding myself, as I do, jealously watched and affronted by the emperor, your majesty's august brother, whose influence over the mind of your majesty, is, I fear, by no means favourable to me."
"Your majesty, persisted in your resolution, saying, that you wished to have at your side persons who possessed the confidence of the nation. As I desired nothing so ardently as to return to my beloved country, which had been denied me during two months, notwithstanding my earnest request to the emperor. I was forced to yield to the nomination, in order to put a period to my melancholy separation from my family and country; reserving to myself the right of conforming to the will of the nation, in case it should not be disposed to recognize your majesty as sovereign."
"I have shown your majesty that Spain has almost unreservedly refused to recognize you as monarch; and wanting this title, there remains none by which you can be the sovereign of these kingdoms. I should therefore have been guilty of treason against my principles had I continued to exercise any ministry under such circumstances. I desire no longer to retain any influence in the government, but instantly to go into retirement, and there devote my tears and prayers in behalf of a noble, loyal and brave people, whose evils I wished to remedy."
LONDON, Sept. 15.
The Austrian and Russian ministers at Madrid, have their despatches forwarded by the patriotic junta.
Gen. Dupont may rejoice at his being detained in Spain.
French papers say, Austria and Russia have recognized king Joseph.
Extract from the Report of the Minister at War.
"I have the honour of laying before your majesty the state and situation of your majesty's armies in Poland, in Prussia, and in Silesia, in Denmark, in Dalmatia, in Albania, in Italy, Naples, and in Spain. I annex to it that of your majesty's armies of reserve at Boulogne, on the coasts, on the Rhine, and in the interior. Your majesty will perceive that France never before possessed more numerous or better appointed armies, and that they never were better kept up, or better provisioned."
"Notwithstanding, however, the different events which have taken place in Spain, have occasioned a pretty considerable loss, in consequence of an operation so unconvincible as it is painful, of the division under Dupont; your majesty has notified the resolution you have taken, of assembling more than two hundred thousand men beyond the Pyrenees, without however, weakening either the armies in Germany, or that of Dalmatia. For the attainment of this end, a levy of eighty thousand men appears to be indispensable."
[The minister concludes with recommending the calling out of the next conscription.]
From Bell's London Weekly Messenger, Sept. 5.
THE CAUSE OF SPAIN.
It is the happy characteristic of a free government, and, in fact, its main distinction from more arbitrary forms, that the people, having a common interest with their governors, have from the same cause a more perfect sympathy, a more interested participation, in their feelings and concerns. Under despotic monarchies, the cause of the monarch is the cause of the monarch alone. The people must feel little sympathy in what they do not consider as belonging to themselves. They feel but as accessories in their own cause. They are vassals who have to guard the estate of their barons, and not their own freehold.
It is not thus in a state circumstanced like our own. The cause of the government is here the cause of the country, and the cause of the country that of every individual citizen.
It is this feeling which has of late become so general amongst us with respect to the cause of the Spanish patriots. This is not the cause of the government but of the people; the whole nation seems moved with one common energy, and every individual is a patriot in a foreign struggle.
That this contest which is now carrying on in Spain will finally succeed there can be little doubt. The immense ultimate superiority of a nation against an army would determine the struggle in its favor, were that cause more equivocal in its issue than the cause of Spain appears to be. But there are peculiarities in this cause which we do not remember in the slightest degree, to have attended any other, since the birth of that mighty mischief, the French Revolution.
Bonaparte is now decidedly in the wrong; the plausible guise is torn away by his own hands; he is wholly without any pretext; he can no longer throw out his favorite pretence of the Continent being disturbed by the English ; of the inace of a fifth coalition —of a determination amongst the governments of Europe to have no peace with France whilst permitted to live under a rule of her own choosing; he has robbed himself of all these decent pretexts which had a considerable influence, and in some respects a very just influence, upon many thinking men. He stands now naked and un defended by all favorable prejudice and opinion, self-committed in one of the most flagitious causes in which his ambition has ever adventured.
There is a kind of gratuitous wickedness in this last attempt upon Spain, which has put his most brazen panegyrists to the blush for him. The character of his former greatness is obscured by this new feature of atrocity in his nature: the Hero is at length lost in the Villain.
Imagination, accustomed to the ordinary course of nature, averts from the contemplation of such a character with incredulity—every age has its standard of vice or of virtue—The ferocity of the age of Tiberius was not to be expected in the nineteenth century—Human reason, it was supposed, had made some progress in the lapse of many ages; had kept pace at least with the procession of the Equinox;—had advanced with the maturity of Nature—If this even admitted of a doubt, the immediate gift of Heaven itself—the spirit of christianity, had passed over the surface of the moral world, and softened the venom of original malignity and primal evil—It was not therefore to be expected, that the course of time, returning as it were by a backward current, should reproduce in the nineteenth century, the Seculum pyrrhe vocat monstra quæstæ —This prodigy of another age, however, has appeared among us.
We conceive, without any exaggeration, that the present contest in Spain drives no inconsiderable help from this necessity of laboring against the prejudice of all Europe to which Bonaparte has obviously subjected himself.
In the second place, this war has a more peculiar feature of novelty—The people have been eased of the total encumbrance of a corrupt and feeble cabinet, in which an incessant and paralysing course of intrigue was carried on—together with an idiot moronarch and his brood of stigmatized bastards—This grievance, upon the first stir of the enemy, made to itself wings and took flight—In all former wars it was with such cabinets and such kings that France was engaged; and after one game had been played in the cabinet—of intrigue, solicitation, trick, and bribery, another game was the consequence of it in the field—Contending with such wretched tools directed by such feeble incapacity, there was nothing in the result which astonished any thinking man.
But the weapons are now changed together with those who wield them—A whole people is at war with a foreign court in its armies they have a territory of natural defence to act in, and can oppose encroachments, thrown up by earthworks and intrenchments, to the battering rams of their enemy—They wage a just and purely defensive war; their cause is most righteous, and they will pursue it to the last extremity.
This is more than a new enemy, and one from which Napoleon, with all his audacity, must avert with singular horror.
All the other governments of Europe have sunk one by one under the genius of France; but Spain is, in some sort, about to fight her with her own weapons; she is about to oppose, what we fear can alone oppose a barrier to a revolution—another revolution. If any thing can check the progress of the French, it will be thus; and we deeply lament that the experiment has not been tried sooner.
We have had a taste of it, indeed, in Calabria. It was the genius of Great Britain in that obscure quarter which relieved a brave people from a pressure, which, having gradually collected round them was about to overwhelm them. It was the genius of England we say, which gave vent and air to the rising flame of ancient courage and Roman patriotism amongst the peasants of Italy.
This is a new state of things—The atmosphere is the same throughout the continent—The same sun shines on all alike; and it has been obscured every where by the same causes—thesame ominous planet which has shut out the wholesome light. Why may it not, therefore, be purified by the same means?—The hurricane, if it be general, will rage to the proper point, and no farther.
Having given this slight detail of the advantages which peculiarly belong to Spain in the present contest, we shall conclude with recommending to ministers to repeat the experiment in Calabria. It may from thence stretch on to Hungary, and nations may at length do what kings have attempted in vain.
PHILADELPHIA, October 20. NATIONAL ELECTION.
The following Electoral Ticket, composed from nominations made in the different congressional districts, was agreed to at a meeting of delegates from several counties, and is recommended to the friends of the constitution throughout the state:
ELECTORS.
Robert Coleman, Lancaster. Isaac Wayne, Chester. George Ege, Berks. Robert Waln, Philadelphia. John Jones, Philadelphia county. Richard P. Lloyd, Delaware. John Heister, Northampton. William Erwin, Bucks. Cadwallader Evans, Montgomery. Dr. James Armstrong, Cumberland. John Carson, Delephin. John Boyd, Northumberland.
Jacob Rodisell, York. Dr. John Anderson, Bedford. Dr. James Postlethwaite, Westminster. Jacob Bowaian, Fayette. Parker Campbell, Washington. John Woods, Allegheny. Adam Reigart, Lancaster. Andrew Henderson, Huntingdon.
* William Porter, who was originally nominated from Allegheny, is since deceased.
BALTIMORE, October 19. REIGN OF TERROR.
Yesterday early in the afternoon, a party took a journeyman Shoemaker from his shop, in South near Market-street, one of the most populous and frequented parts of the city, tarred, feathered, and paraded him through the City and Point, and then deposited him at the Place of Beginning . No official interference was made to restore the peace. One of the ringleaders was afterwards apprehended but was admitted to bail.
October 20.
FOUNTAIN INN MEETING.
According to a notification in the Federal Gazette, a number of citizens met yesterday afternoon, at the ball room of the Fountain Inn, to take into consideration the object of the riot on the day before. The emergency of the occasion did not permit the notification to be very generally spread, but such was the promptitude of the citizens, that the meeting was numerous, highly respectable and composed of gentlemen of both parties. There cannot be a doubt, that if it could have been assembled more at leisure, the union of the citizens, would have been still more conspicuous, and the stain impressed upon the city by the proceedings of Tuesday, wiped away by an unanimity and decision, which would extinguish the hopes of the turbulent.
Before the meeting was organized, the accidental encounter of two gentlemen, between whom there existed a previous unadjusted difference, disturbed for a moment its harmony. This has given occasion for the Whig to publish a flagrant misrepresentation of the conduct of the meeting, the falsity of which is known to his own party, and among others, to the editors of the American and Evening Post, who attended. Excepting the above unfortunate incident, never was there more decorum and unanimity in any assembly. Nor is it credible, that gentlemen of character, the old and the orderly citizens of Baltimore, who attended, could so far forget the purpose they had in view, as to receive the foul imputation of the Whig, that they displayed "the temper of savages and behavior of Beelamites;" or that they would have remained in such a collection, if they had found themselves in it.
The objects and sentiments of the meeting are sufficiently explained in their resolutions. They are such as must be universally approved. There was no dissent from them. They imply no organized association, but they express the abhorrence which every man must feel at the cruel and daring subversion of the police, which called them forth, and they declare an honorable determination to strengthen the arm of legal authority, in a legal manner, whenever there may be occasion.
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Baltimore, assembled at Burney's tavern, on the 19th instant, Samuel Sterett in the chair, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we are sincerely and ardently attached to the constitution and laws of our country; and that we view with indignation any attempt to punish a citizen, unauthorised by law.
Resolved, That the conduct of those persons, who on the 18th instant, dragged a citizen from his house, and degraded him by exposing him in a coat of tar and feathers, is highly alarming, inasmuch as it prostrated the majesty of the law at the feet of a mob.
And whereas, it is the duty of every good citizen to support the civil power in the due execution of its authority, Therefore,
Resolved, that we will, at the hazard of our lives, and the civil authority in arresting and dispersing all mobs which may invade the personal rights and property of our fellow-citizens, or disturb the quiet of the city.
All the citizens of Baltimore are respectfully invited to co-operate in the execution of the foregoing resolutions.
Resolved, that these resolutions be published in the several newspapers of the city of Baltimore.
By order,
S. STERETT, Chairman.
A merchant, who has some unsaleable tobacco to sell in England, has written a letter, which is published in the National Intelligencer, with a commendatory preface. As might be expected, he is very desirous that the embargo should not be withdrawn; for if more tobacco were sent to England, he would not find the sale he expects for what he has on hand. "It, (says he, very honestly,) if the embargo should continue six or eight months longer , I hope by that time to run off a cargo of Maryland's, at 10 pence, or 12 pence, or more—but all will depend upon the continuance of your embargo." Very good mercantile reasoning this! Yet Smith gives this barefaced letter as a proof of the wisdom of the embargo. "All your drafts have had due respect;" of course, Mr. Tobacco planter, the embargo has been no detriment to you, though Mr. Smith will not give the public your name through delicacy. Your tobacco must be Virginia tobacco therefore. Having given room for this deduction, delicacy requires from the Intelligencer, that we should know who this Virginia Tobacco Planter is, that we may entertain no improper suppositions, especially as the letter-writer praises the embargo so unreservedly, which gives rise to the suspicion of flattery. "From what I have learned, during the whole course of Mr. Jefferson's administration, he has not done an act so wise and so laudable." "If the embargo should be removed, and the orders in council and French decrees should remain in force, every man in America that attempts to trade to Europe, will be ruined." This is too gross an assertion to be anything but flattery, or possibly, it may indeed be a deception the man has brought his mind under, from the very strong desire of selling his "Maryland at 10d. or 12d. or more," if the embargo could be continued "for 6 or 8 months longer."
The reader will be pleased to bear in mind, that the ports of Spain, and some of those of Portugal, were open at the time this letter was written.
(North Amer.)
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 26, 1808.
By the British barque Acasto, captain Bayley, a 34 days from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 17th of last month. This ship left the Rock, near Liverpool, on the 21st of September, but had no communication with the shore after the 19th, consequently she is not so late as the barque Richard, arrived at New-York; and does not, therefore, relieve us from the suspense which we are in respecting the declaration of war by France against this country. Our London paper of the 17th states, that the Americans in France were imprisoned.
We have received the conventions for the evacuation of Portugal by the French army, and for the surrender of the Russian fleet; their great length prevents us from giving them in this day's paper, but they will be given in our next. It is impossible to conceive any thing more disgraceful to the British arms than these conventions are. The indignation in England is great; the papers in which they are inserted are all in mourning.
The Russian seamen and French soldiers are to be sent to their respective countries immediately and without condition, at the expense of the British. The French army are to take all their arms, ammunition, artillery, horses, baggage, and property of all sorts. The Russian fleet is to be given up in six months after peace.
The French armies are marching in great force towards Spain. The Spaniards are collecting in large bodies against the French army in Spain; and it is said, that on the 7th of September, they would concentrate and make a general attack.
Yesterday the French national brig Surveillante left our harbour, and went down to Hampton Roads. She saluted Fort Nelson as she passed with 21 guns, which were returned by a like number from the fort.
The subscribers to the Jockey Club , are requested to meet at the Exchange Coffee-House on Saturday afternoon, at 5 o'clock.
MR. EDITOR,
One of your readers desire you to insert the following origin of the Berlin Decree. A. B.
As soon as the British government appeared to be serious in their professions of a desire to enter into an arrangement with the United States, by the appointment of Lords Holland and Auckland, as Commissioners to treat with Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, the French government took the alarm, and was determined if possible to defeat the arrangement proposed.
Our ministers in London (as it is customary for the ministers of the United States, at the different courts, to make communications of this nature) informed our minister in Paris of the appointment of the British Commissioners, and to this information they aided their expectations, founded upon a knowledge of the characters of the members of the British administration, that the negotiation would result in a Treaty . This information reached Mr. Armstrong about the latter end of September, 1806. Whether Talleyrand demanded, as matter of right, to know what our ministers in London were doing, or Mr. Armstrong kindly informed him, as matter of favour, is not known, but so it was that Bonaparte was informed of the circumstance about the last of September, in the year afore-mentioned. The fiery temper of Napoleon urged him to order an immediate counteracting measure, and a decree in substance with that of Berlin was submitted to his consideration, and would have been instantly issued, but the attention of Bonaparte was called by Talleyrand to the situation of Europe. The war with Prussia was settled upon, and the result was uncertain, but it is a fact that Mr. Armstrong was notified that in some way or other, an accommodation between the United States and Great Britain should not take place—As soon as the ruin of Prussia was accomplished, the Berlin decree was issued, and in time to prevent the conclusion of the treaty, but with the note appended to that instrument. Talleyrand foresaw that Great Britain would retaliate the Berlin decree, but whether he foresaw the acquiescence of Mr. Jefferson is not ascertained, put circumstances connected with the affair induce a belief that he did.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.—Swift Running. At the York (England) meeting last month, the two mile heats on three different days, were won as follows:—On Friday the second, by Laurel-Leaf in 3 minutes 29 seconds; on Saturday the fourth, by Stilton in 3 minutes 28 seconds, and on Monday the fifth, by Weaver , in 3 minutes 42 seconds. The four mile heats were won easy by Archduke in 7 minutes 54 seconds.
It has been ascertained that printed tickets are not considered as legal, the friends and supporters of the MOXOE ticket will therefore provide themselves with written tickets. It is hoped that persons having leisure will prepare a number for the purpose of distribution. It will be important that great accuracy be observed in spelling correctly the christian and surnames of the candidates, and it is also necessary that the residence should be added, and in every particular to conform to the ticket an-

nexed, which it is determined is the ticket, that is to be run by Mr. Monroe's friends.
ELECTORAL TICKET.
The following is the Monroe Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia.
 Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk Borough,  Arthur Smith, Isle of Wight,  Dr. James S. Gilliam, Dinwiddie,  Peter Bailey, Mecklenburg,  Gen. Tarlton Woodson, Prince Edward,  Hill Carter, Amherst,  Thomas Watkins, Chesterfield,  Peachy R. Gilmer, Henrico,  Chan. Creed Taylor, Richmond,  Col. John Taylor, Caroline,  James Hunter, Essex,  Gen. John Minor, Spotsylvania,  Armistead Mason, Loudoun,  Robert Saunders, York,  Chan. Samuel Tyler, Williamsburg,  Gen. J. P. Hunter, Westmoreland,  Richard Brent, Prince William,  Henry St. Geo. Tucker, Frederick,  James Dabney, Hampshire,  John Cunningham, Pendleton,  John Candler, Augusta,  Daniel Sheffey, Wythe,  Leah Nims, Greenbrier,  John Prunty, Harrison. 
Latest from Europe.
From papers received at the office of the Public Ledger by the British barque Acasto, capt. Barlow, 34 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, September 17.
A row-boat has arrived at Guernsey from St. Maloes with four American seamen, who state, that Bonaparte had arrested all the Americans in France. This account, which has been received in the city, was read at Boston's Coffee-House this morning.
Gazette Extraordinary.
A despatch, of which the following is a copy, was received yesterday evening from Lieut. Gen. Sir Hew Dalrymple, commanding his majesty's troops in Portugal, addressed to Lord Viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, and brought by captain Dalrymple, military secretary to Sir Hew Dalrymple.
Hidal quarters, Cintra, Sept. 3, 1808.
MY LORD,
I have the honour to inform your lordship, that I landed in Portugal, and took the command of the army, on Monday, the 22d of August, the next day after the battle of Vimeira, and where the enemy sustained a signal defeat; where the valour and discipline of British troops, and the talents of British officers were eminently displayed.
A few hours after my arrival, general Kellerman came in with a flag of truce from the French general in chief, in order to propose an arrangement for a cessation of hostilities, for the purpose of concluding a convention for the evacuation of Portugal by the French troops. The proposed convention contained several articles first agreed upon and signed by Sir Arthur Wellesley and general Kellerman; but as this was done with a reference to the British admiral, who, when the agreement was communicated to him, objected to the seventh article, which had for its object the disposal of the Russian fleet in the Tagus, it was finally concluded, that Lieut. Col. Murray, quarter-master general to the British army, and Gen. Kellerman, should proceed to the discussion of the remaining articles, and finally to conclude a convention for the evacuation of Portugal, subject to the ratification of the French general in chief, and the British commanders by sea and land.
After considerable discussion and repeated reference to me, which rendered it necessary for me to avail myself of the limited period lately prescribed for the suspension of hostilities, in order to move the army forwards, and to place the several columns upon the routes by which they were to advance, the convention was signed, and the ratification exchanged, the 30th of last month.
That no time might be lost in obtaining an exchange for the transports and other shipping which had for some days been exposed to great peril on the dangerous coast, and to insure the communication between the army and the victuallers, which was cut off by the badness of the weather and the surf upon the shore, I sent orders to the 31st and 42d regiments, which were on board of transports with Sir Charles Cotton's fleet, to land and take possession of the forts on the Tagus whenever the admiral thought it proper to do so. This was accordingly carried into execution yesterday morning, when the French forts at Cascais, St. Julian's, and Bugio were evacuated by the French troops and taken possession of by ours.
As I landed in Portugal entirely unacquainted with the actual state of the French army, and many circumstances of a local and incidental nature, which doubtless had great weight in deciding the question; my own opinion in favour of the expediency of expelling the French army from Portugal by means of the convention, the late defeat had induced the French general in chief to solicit, instead of doing so by a continuation of hostilities, was principally founded on the great importance of time, which the season of the year rendered peculiarly valuable, and which the enemy could easily have consumed in the protracted defence of the strong places they occupied, had terms of convention been refused them.
When the suspension of arms was agreed upon, the army under the command of Sir John Moore had not arrived, and doubts were even entertained whether so large a body of men could be landed on an open and a dangerous beach; and that being effected, whether the supply of so large an army with provisions from the ships could be provided for, under all the disadvantages to which the shipping were exposed. During the negotiation, the former difficulty was overcome by the activity, zeal and intelligence of captain Malcolm of the Donegal, and the officers and men under his orders, but the possibility of the latter seems to have been at an end, nearly at the moment when it was no longer necessary.
Captain Dalrymple, of the 18th dragoons, my military secretary, will have the honour of deliver-
ing your lordship this despatch. He is fully informed of whatever has been done under my orders relative to the service on which I have been employed, and can give any explanation thereupon that may be required.
I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) HEW DALRYMPLE, Lieut. Gen. The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Castlereagh, &c.
Admiralty Office, Sept. 16, 1808.
Captain Halstead, first captain to the squadron under the command of admiral Sir Charles Cotton, Bart. commander in chief of his majesty's ships and vessels on the coast of Portugal, arrived yesterday at this office with despatches from the admiral to the hon. W. Wellesley Pole, of which the following are copies:
Hibernia, off the Tagus, Sept. 3, 1808.
SIR, Inclosed herewith, for the information of the lords commissioners of the admiralty, is a copy of a convention, entered into by Lieut. Col. Murray and Gen. Kellerman, for the evacuation of Portugal by the French army; such convention having been ratified by Lieut. Gen. Sir Hew Dalrymple, O. B. and the French commander in chief. British troops, consisting of the 3d and 42d regiments, were on the 2d inst. landed, to occupy the forts of Cascais, St. Antonio, St. Julian, and the Bugio, and no time shall be lost to embark the French troops, agreeably to the said convention.
Capt. Halstead, first captain of this ship, and captain of the fleet, who is the bearer of despatches to their lordships respecting the Russian squadron in the Tagus, is in full possession of my confidence, and will be able to explain to their lordships the motives inducing me to ratify the convention in question, as well as give any further information that may be thought necessary.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) C. COTTON. Hon. W. Wellesley Pole, &c.
* A copy of the Convention inclosed in the letter from Sir Hew Dalrymple, was also in our next.
Hibernia, off the Tagus, Sept. 4, 1808.
SIR, Herewith I have the honor to inclose you, for the information of the lords commissioners of the admiralty, a copy of a convention entered into by me with Vice-Admiral Semenov, commanding the Russian fleet in the Tagus; by which it will appear to their lordships that such fleet has been surrendered to me, to be held by his majesty as a deposit, until six months after the conclusion of a peace between Russia and England.
I have charged capt. Halstead, first captain of the Hibernia, and captain of the fleet, with the delivery of this despatch to their lordships; he was sent by me to negotiate the convention with Vice-Admiral Semenov, and will be able to explain every particular.
To captain Halstead I feel greatly indebted for his able advice and assistance upon all points of service—his zeal and diligence have been exemplary, and entitle him to my highest commendation.
Rear-Admiral Tyler has been directed to superintend the first division of the Russian fleet, which I propose ordering under his protection immediately to Spithead; to him (since with me) I have been indebted for every assistance, and to the captains, officers, and crews, of those ships that have been employed throughout a tediously protracted blockade (by whom every exertion has been made with a degree of cheerfulness doing their infinite honor) I feel extremely grateful and deem it my duty to offer every possible testimony of my approbation in their favor.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) C. COTTON. Hon. W. Wellesley Pole, &c.
September 17.
Yesterday morning the Calypso sloop of war arrived at Yarmouth, with his excellency the marquis Romana, the commander in chief of the Spanish troops, late rescued from Gallic bondage in the north; who, with his staff and de-camp, set off for London.
The Calypso also brought over Lieut. Thompson, with despatches from the Baltic. It appears, that Sir Samuel Hood, in the Centaur, with the Implacable, had fallen in with the Russian fleet, consisting of nine sail of the line, in the Gulph of Finland, and being joined by four or five Swedish men of war, who came out of the port, gave chase to them.—The Centaur and Implacable, being better sailers than the Swedes, came up with the enemy's rear and engaged them; and after a desperate conflict the Centaur captured one ship, having boarded and killed 500 men. The remainder made their escape. The Swedish ships were not able to bear any part in the action, owing to their bad sailing. The remainder of the Russian fleet, consisting of 8 sail of the line and 15 frigates, escaped into Port Baltic, and immediately the Russian admiral began to erect works upon an island commanding the entrance into the harbour, and which it would be necessary to occupy before any attack could be made upon his squadron, when the whole force blockading the Russian fleet amounted to ten Swedish and seven British sail of the line. Lieut. Thompson had been received with great distinction by his Swedish majesty, to whose head quarters he had been despatched previous to his setting out with the despatches of which he was the bearer. Before he left Sweden measures had been taken to convey a sufficient number of troops to reduce the island, when the Russian fleet will be attacked, and no doubt is entertained of its total destruction.
The expedition under Lieut. Gen. Sir David Baird, is now on board the transports at Cork, and ready to sail the first fair wind. The 3d battalion of the 27th regiment embarked at the East Ferry, from Middleton, on Friday last; and the 2d battalion at the 81st, at Monkstown, on the same day. On Saturday last, the 2d battalion of the 14th, the 1st of the 26th, and the 2d battalion of the 31st regiments were also embarked at Monkstown. Seven regiments, which, with a proportionate number of artillery and engineers, compose the entire embarkation, are divided into two brigades—the first consists of the 14th, 26th, and 31st, under Maj. Gen. Mansel; the 2d of the Royals, 23d, 27th, and 31st, under Brig. Gen. Slade. Falmouth is the first point of destination, where the force will be augmented by several other regiments. Their destination is conjectured to be Portugal, and it is ima-
gined that they will ultimately proceed up the Mediterranean. Sir David Baird will retain the chief command—it could not be confided to a braver or an abler officer.
About ten o'clock last night The Gazette Extraordinary was published, communicating the despatches from Sirs Hew Dalrymple and Charles Cotton, and the articles of a Convention for a suspension of arms, agreed to on the 22d ult. together with the two conventions, for the transporting of the army under Junot, at the expense of this country, to France, to aid and assist Buonaparte in the war he is now to commence with increased fury against Spain—and safely conducting of the Russian officers and sailors to their Royal master, for the purpose of repairing the loss he has probably by this time sustained in the Baltic. Well may it be called an Extraordinary Gazette; for one so extraordinary is not to be found on the file. We have sent it forth to the world surrounded by the symbol of sorrow; and the aching hearts of a disappointed public do melancholy justice to our sentiments. We must refer our readers to the distressing details of this event, so proud for France, so degrading for Britain. Long will its remembrance live a stain on our national history.
We hear that ministers are to institute an inquiry into the conduct of our commanders. It is a distressing and a disgraceful business, and nothing now can atone for the injury the country has received; it would, however, be some consolation to know that exemplary punishment had fallen on the guilty.
The Portuguese are said to be particularly indignant at the terms of the convention entered into by our generals. A letter received yesterday by the Commercial Gazette, states, that general Freire, the commander of the Portuguese force, had refused to sign the convention. The Portuguese, indeed, seem to entertain an opinion, which we think rational, that if the same terms had been proposed to Junot, and the Russian admiral, some months before an English soldier had landed in Portugal, those officers would have acceded to such terms with alacrity.
Some of the letters from Spain state, that the Spaniards are still in want of ammunition, arms, and also of drill serjeants. They likewise complain of a want of money.
The indignant objection of the Spanish people, against all those who were concerned in the business of Bayonne, is quite evident from the report we have received of their conduct on the 4th August, when Ferdinand VII. was proclaimed King. According to immemorial usage, a certain standard is waved upon such an occasion; but this standard having been used upon the coronation of Joseph Bonaparte, it was conceived to be polluted by that event, and it became necessary to produce a new one. The preparation of this novelty was publicly announced, previous to the proclamation of Ferdinand; but, there was a doubt, whether the ceremony could be performed by the Duke of Alburquerque, to whom, from a privilege annexed to his family, the right of waving the standard upon such an occasion belongs. He was absent, however, to have fled from Madrid rather than exercise this right upon the coronation of Joseph. This discovery, combined with the known fact, that the Duke had not been among the assembly at Bayonne, procured for him a most gracious reception at Madrid. The prejudice of the Spanish people against those who visited Bayonne is still prevalent, and is certainly not very unmerited. Those visitors may be excused for having yielded to the pressure of circumstances—but it is too much to suspect that the people should grant their countenance at a time when the pressure is likely to be so much greater, and when the fate of the country may depend upon the firmness of those in whom confidence is placed.
FINAL DELIVERANCE OF SARAGOSSA.
On the 15th ult. Gen. Palafox issued the following proclamation:— "After so many days of pain and affliction, the period has at length arrived, when I could expect from the firmness and valour with which you have defended this illustrious capital. Having witnessed the most stupendous fight of the French slaves, who have abandoned all liberty, ammunition and provisions, which their delectable rapacity had reaped up, let us now perform our principal duty, and offer up thanks to the OMNIPOTENT, who has inflicted condign punishment on those wretched soldiers, who profane the temples, outrage the sacred images of the DIVINITY, and are such strangers to morality, that they are not worthy to have any intercourse with the rest of mankind. Let us leave their impious to the remorse and afflictions, which are the lot of the wicked, and beseech the MOST HIGH that he may vouchsafe again to bless our arms, now that the two armies, which are in pursuit of the fugitive rabble, may complete their destruction."
The fields of Saragossa, its gates, and even its streets, are stained with the blood of upwards of 8,000 Frenchmen, who have paid with their lives for the temerity of their chief; this is the fruits which they have hitherto reaped from their entrance in Arragon. All Europe, may the universe, will bear with horror the detestable names of their generals, Lelebre and Vendier, who, unexampled in the good treatment which the French prisoners, and all the natives of France have experienced in Arragon, have committed the utmost atrocities. They very justly appreciated the difference between the system of an ambitious and treacherous government, and that of a nation which cements its felicity by the fairest principles of justice, and considers not as real enemies those who took no share in the delirious government. France will long deplore the calamities, which the war with Spain has prepared for her, and cannot recollect, without the deepest sense of shame, the means employed to carry it on. Husbandmen, artisans, orphans, aged, and religious persons, ye who have been reduced to indigence and misery, in consequence of your fields being ravaged, your honour destroyed, and your property, which, however small, constituted your whole fortune, and all your comfort, robbed by the French, be easy, you have the good fortune of living in Spain, and yours is the glory to have defended the capital of Arragon, whereby our enemy was prevented from desolating the rest of this beautiful province. You are up with resignation under your sufferings, and disregarded your private interest, in order to promote the general good. I cannot look with indifference on deeds of heroism, like yours, nor omit any opportunity of procuring you relief. I have very particularly charged the intendant-general of the kingdom, D. Lorenzo Calbo, as soon as the most
pressing occupations of the present period will admit of it, to relieve your wants by every means in his power; and I depend on the generous feelings of all Spaniards, and on the liberal sentiments of our beloved king, that all possible exertion will be made to indemnify you for your sufferings and losses. "PALAFOX."
Head-Quarters, Saragossa, Sept. 15, 1808. The Ship SILEFIELD, NOW LOADING FOR LIVERPOOL, will sail as soon as permission can be obtained. She has elegant accommodations for a few passengers, if applied for in time; otherwise small freight will be taken. Apply to Josiah Cooper.
Oct 26 For NEW-ORLEANS, The Brig Louisiana Packet, O. WHITE, Master.—Will sail on the 8th of November. For passage having excellent accommodations, apply to Jennings & Roddey.
NOTICE.
THIS is to caution all persons from contracting with George Mitchell, for the moiety of the Land, which lies in the County of Prince Ann, on the estate given to his wife by her father William Knight, which land was by the will of said Knight to be sold with the other moiety, and the proceeds to be divided between the said Mitchell's wife, and Mary Francis, now Mary Storr. I have contracted with said Mitchell for the said land. Oct 23 Peter Lugg.
MR. LEROY ANDERSON'S REMOVAL.
LEAVING this place destitute of an ESTABLISHMENT for the EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES, and Mrs. CAMP having determined to remain here another season and to receive boarders as heretofore; I propose, in conjunction with Mr. George Beckburn, professor of Mathematics in the College of William and Mary, to resume the charge of an Academy in the same house, where it was usually kept, extdoor to Mrs. Camp's. In this Academy, young ladies will be taught all the branches more immediately conducive to mental improvement, and those ornamental accomplishments which are deemed necessary that they have become an almost indispensable part of female education. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic; the English Grammar, Geography, and History, will constitute the English Department, the charge of which will be undertaken by Mr. Beckburn. Unusual denominations of accomplishments will be comprehended the French Language; Music, Drawing and Dancing; which will be taught by me. Mr. Beckburn's acknowledged scientific abilities, and his skill and experience as an instructor of youth; our united exertions; and our punctilious attention to the duties of our respective departments, induce us to hope that our lessons will be attended with the best possible advantage to our pupils. Parents and Guardians who are disposed to encourage this establishment will be informed of the terms by application to A. Plunkett, Teacher of the French Language in William and Mary College. N. B. The tuition will commence on the 15th day of November next, and close on the 10th day of July following. Williamsburg, Octob. 16.
For SALE, or will be Bartered, in part for Tobacco, Flour, or Naval Stores, 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 Boxes MOLASSES, 500 Sacks Liverpool SALT, 5000 Bushels COAL SALT, superior quality, 25 crates QUELLN'S WARE. Oct 31. 11 James Young. For SALE, or will be Bartered for Tobacco, 78 puns. choice Old Demerara RUM. October 19. 11 James Young.
ADVERTISEMENT.
To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1800. This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private pecuniary institution and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER, who can give him any information about his family. This advertisement is made by those most interested in him, and the reference may be confided in.—The gentleman to whom it is addressed, will know it by these circumstances & He left his native country in March, 1806.—He was the only surviving son of his father, whose name was Thomas, born 1740 and married M. E. His brother John, who was elder than him, had died before. His own sisters were C. & A. of whom the former was dead before 1805. He was born in the parish of B. where the estate of his ancestors is. Educated at A. in the county of R. and taken care of by his aunt Cecilia. July 13. 11
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No 66, Main-Street, corner of Park-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, Harsham's Staff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters. Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evans'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.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Races Commences on Tuesday the first of November, over Christian's Race Course. First Day, a Sweepstake for Horses belonging to Norfolk County only, except otherwise agreed on by those gentlemen who have already entered horses—Entrance 10 dollars—the proprietor to put up 40 dollars—each horse to carry 100 pounds. Second Day, 4 mile heats, Purse 400 dollars—entrance 10 dollars—New-Market rules to govern—free for any horse except the celebrated horse Potowmack, belonging to Mr. Burwell Wilkes. Third Day, the Ladies' Purse of 100 dollars—mile heats—carrying a feather—the winner to win three heats—entrance 10 dollars—distance 50 yards. Fourth Day, two mile heats—Purse 200 dollars—entrance 20 dollars. Fifth Day, a give and take Sweepstake, mile heats—entrance 50 dollars. EDWARD NEWMAN, Proprietor. September 19.
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.

FALL GOODS.
WOOD & HASTINGS,
Have just received a general assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, which they will sell at very reduced prices for Cash, by Wholesale and Retail, at No 76, Main-street. October 19.
CASH
For 30 or 40 Negro BOYS, From 7 to 12 years old. The titles must be indisputable. Samuel Coleman. October 19.
Landing on Commerce-Street.
The CARGO of the Brig Fame, Cast Stone, from Havana—Consisting of Prime Muscovado SUGARS in hogs-heads and barrels, Best Green COFFEE in bags and barrels, Cloyed SUGAR in boxes, ORANGES and LIMES. For Sale by MOSES MYERS. October 12.
The Publick are respectfully informed, that there are a few Pews for Sale or Rent in the Presbyterian Church. Enquire of William K. Mackinder. October 12.
For SALE,
3000 bushels Liverpool SALT, a-float. In Store. At their establishment near Campbell's wharf, 100 pieces Russia Canvas, 60 do Raven's Duck, 300 do English do 1 to 7. With a general and extensive assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, on liberal terms by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. October 7.
GEORGE WILSON,
Has removed his Counting-Room to the end of Campbell's Wharf, where he offers for Sale, 30 puncheons Grenada RUM, 17 do Old Antigua do, 10,000 wt prime Green Coffee in tierces and barrels, 3 chests Souchong Tea, 2000 bushel black eyed Peas in puncheons, 20 boxes Havana Sugars, 27 kegs Lard. Wanted, 8 or 10 likely NEGRO BOYS, from 10 to 12 years of age, for which Cash will be given. October 7.
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, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses.
Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker.
Who has in Store,
A few thousand bushels Liverpool stowed SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 15.
MOROCCO.
MEGGESON & LAPLANTE,
Are now opening a handsome assortment of MOROCCO, assorted colours, of their own manufacture, viz. Cochineal Red, common do. Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple, and Black, Which can be seen at Mr Theo. Armistead's Ware House on Campbell's Wharf, or at their factory near Mr Theo. Armistead's Tan-Yard. October 14.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
A steady aged WOMAN, who has been used to the care of children; it is expected none will apply but what can bring an unexceptionable character. Enquire at the Ledger Office. October 12.
NOW LANDING
On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica, A Cargo of high proof RUM. C. & F. Whittle. September 2.
Turk's-Island SALT,
For Sale on board the Brig Experiment, at Gosport, by William Dickson. September 21.
FALL GOODS.
Richard and John Taylor,
Have received by the Ship Hero, from Liverpool, part of their FALL SUPPLY, and are in daily expectation of the remainder by the next arrivals, to complete their assortment, consisting of
Kendal Cottons, Kerseys, Rose and Striped Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Yorkshire Plains, Half-thicks, 5-4 and 6-4 Cloths, do. Coatings, Bearskins and Friezes, Carpets and Carpeting, Pipes, Copperas, Nails, Spikes, Powder and Shot.
Also, an extensive assortment of
Fine and Fancy Goods, Manchester, Cutlery and Hardware, all of which they will sell by the package, piece, or retail, on very low terms for Cash or approved Paper. They have likewise for Sale, Prime Carolina Pork and Lard, Old Jamaica Rum, and a few bales of Twilled Sacking. September 16.
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, superfine 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.
LOTTERY OFFICE.
LOTTERY TICKETS FOR SALE
IN THE Philadelphia Grand Lotteries, BY R. H. HUGHES, No. 69, CHESTNUT-STREET.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY For the Universalist Church,
Authorised by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania, passed the first day of February, 1808.
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes prizes of 15,000, 10,000, 5,000, 4,000, 3,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 400, 300, 200, 100, 50, 12.
3,708 107,592 6 Stationary.
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes prizes of 1,000, 3,000, 5,000, 8,000, 10,000.
12,460 tickets at 10 dollars 124,600 124,592 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Tickets at $11.
THE SECOND CLASS OF THE Holy Trinity Church Lottery. State of the Wheel.
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes prizes of 10,000, 5,000, 4,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 300, 200, 100, 50, 20.
And a proportionate number of smaller prizes. Tickets $8. Bustleton and Smithfield Turnpike Road Company.
Scheme on an improved plan entirely different from any other.
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes prizes of 15,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 250, 200, 100, 50, 30, 20, 15.
7,500 Tickets at 10 dollars each, is 75,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
For the convenience of the publick, half tickets will be provided by the managers, and signed as the whole tickets. Prizes payable in Cash at the Bank of the United States, on the next day after each drawing day. The whole Lottery will be drawn in fourteen days; and to save expense, only as many numbers will be drawn as there are prizes; the residue will of course be blanks.
USEFUL ARTS LOTTERY.
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes prizes of 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10.
Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This Lottery offers one of the best opportunities for adventurers, that may ever occur again, as all the large prizes are yet in the wheel, and only fourteen days to draw—and tickets at the low price of 2 dollars, but will soon advance to 3. N. B. All the above Lotteries will be finished this fall. Persons wishing to become adventurers, shall receive the greatest encouragement at this office. Letters post paid, enclosing bank notes of any value, shall be punctually attended to, directed to No 69, Chestnut-Street. R. H. HUGHES. Good endorsed notes at 60 days, will be taken in payment for tickets, and cash given for prizes the day after they are drawn, at the usual discount. Philadelphia, September 12.
FOR SALE
In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come alongside, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. white, 30 bales Cotton. Also,
4000 bushels coarse SALT,
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes prizes of 150 sacks Ground Allum, 45 hogsheads Old Antigua Rum, 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
For SALE by the Subscriber,
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes prizes of 10,000 bushels coarse SALT, 17,000 pounds Green Coffee in hogsheads and bags, 4 pipes and 3 hds choice Old Madeira Wine, A few hogsheads St. Kitt's Old Rum, New-York Anchor Gin in pipes—and Hibbert's best London bottled Porter, in casks of 6 1-2 dozen each. Robert Maitland. September 28.
The Norfolk & Portsmouth Races,
OVER THE NEW DITCHED-IN COURSE, WILL commence on Tuesday, the 1st of November, free for any horse, &c except those which B. Wilke may be interested in. New Market Weights.
FIRST DAY,
A Sweepstake, one mile heats, for all ages, by Horses in the adjoining counties.
SECOND DAY,
A Purse of 400 dollars, four mile heats, entrance 30 dollars.
THIRD DAY,
A Purse of 100 dollars, one mile heats, with catch riders, the best 3 in 5, Entrance 10 dollars.
FOURTH DAY,
A Sweepstake for three years old colts and fillies, carrying 86 lbs. on each, two mile heats 100 dollars entrance, to close the evening of the first day's running. There are four or five expected to enter for this race. The expectation of completing the amount of the Jockey Club Subscription, has prevented the advertising those races earlier: it has, however, been generally understood when they would be, and as that subscription expresses particularity that the races shall be on the above days, the prospects are such as to induce a belief it will be made up by the time. The Gentlemen Sportsmen are informed, that the Purse will amount to the same in either case, and the money hung up before starting. Good Stables and Litter near the ground found gratis, and every kind of forage at the lowest price. The ground is considerably improved since the Spring, and it will be made equal to any course on the continent. Racers and their Horses will be free of tolls. Entrance to be made with Col. Kemp, at the Exchange, in the usual way. R. H. COCKE, & Co. October 6, 1808.
Ten Dollars Reward
For Negro ALECK, purchased of Mr. Hubbard of this place, of a very dark complexion, has lost his upper fore teeth; had on when he went away a coarse check shirt and cassimere pantaloons, long coat and white hat; he was seen near Tappahannock's Ferry, York, where I suspect he is still lurking, or at Williamsburg where he has a wife. George Veale. August 22.
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 Charles-street, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 8. Lawtf
Phoenix Fire-Office, Norfolk.
NOTICE.
Table with 3 columns: Policy Number, Amount, Date. Includes policies 283,003, 283,142, 283,149, 6, 10, 12, 17, 140, 141.
Richard Taylor, Agent. September 28.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
AN AWAY on the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, and on whom he went away a dark cloth suit out coat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Fredericksburg to Suffolk, the 28th December last. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North-Carolina. JOHN WALKER. August 26.
FOR SALE,
3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Schooner Johanna, Capt. Stowe. Also,
21,000 feet MAHOGANY,
A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels. John Granbery. September 21.
J. & W. SOUTHGATE,
OFFER FOR SALE,
For Cash or short credit, at their Store, No. 1, corner of Commerce and Main-Streets,
A General Assortment of GOODS,
suitable to the present and approaching season;
AMONG WHICH ARE,
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 6-4 and 7-4 coarse Cloths, Flannels, Baizes, Coatings, Thicksets, Corduroys, Blankets, Pains, Halthicks, Scarlet Cardinals, &c. &c. Kendal Cottons in assorted bales, Coarse Hats in assorted boxes, Nails and Spikes of all sizes, F and FF glazed Powder a Shot—ALSO, 200 good Bacon Hams, 30 kegs Lard, 30 barrels Smithfield Apple Brandy, 100 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 60 barrels very white Alum Salt, 40 barrels good Coffee, Likewise, 2 grand and 6 small fine toned PIANO FORTES. Also a handsome English made GIG and HARNESS, almost new. September 21.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot,
in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk;
And the following Property in Norfolk,
Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses
on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6.
Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots
on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
FRESH GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS,
Have just received,
Cambricks and Common Callicoes,
Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c. ALSO,
A few pieces of best
London Superfine Broad CLOTHS,
and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9.
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Will give CASH for 5000 bushels good White CORN. And offer for Sale,
Hollands Gin, Country do. Muscovado Sugar, Prime Smithfield and Carolina Pork, Fresh Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson Teas, Also,
A general assortment of Dry Goods, which they will sell on the lowest terms, for cash or approved Notes.
WANTED,
About eight likely HANDS, to whom liberal wages will be given. Apply as above. September 12.
FOR SALE
On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stowed SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Mats—by C. & F. WHITTLE. September 5.
NOTICE
Is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of THOMAS BARK, deceased, that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 1st of December next, properly attested; all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought indiscriminately—the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors, by Peter Foster, Executor. August 24.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar.
The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead.
He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
We have for SALE on our Wharf,
200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 218 bags Guadalupe C. Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt Jamaica Coffee, in hds. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Laquila do. 30 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Ives, 8500 do. St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Island, 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes Old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. C. & F. Whittle. July 13.
For SALE at my Brew-House,
Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store,
Wines, Liquors, and Groceries,
wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Fops, and other Materials, for his Factory—He has also Seal Leather, which has been in use seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity. He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES. ALSO,
SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c.
Fresh SHOES from New-York for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 tiers. JOURNEMEN WANTED.
The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, or any state in the union north of this. Oct. 3.
SAMUEL J. DYCHER,
FROM LONDON, informs the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he intends carrying on the following Branches of Carving and Gilding, viz.
Looking Glass and Picture Frames made to any pattern; as it is reasonable to expect that there is a number of Looking-Glass, Picture Frames, Ornaments, &c. wanting repair and re-gilding, and a risk of sending such articles to the northward, the disadvantage of not being present to have such work executed to suit any particular fancy, the a list flatters himself a liberal publick will encourage him in his profession. Orders from any part of the Borough or Country will be attended to. Prints, Needle Work, and Drawings, framed in burnish gold; black and gilt Edge Frames, with glasses plain or enamelled; and gilt, oval, or square Prints and Paintings framed. D. has on hand PATENT PERPETUAL ALMANACKS, the utility of these Almanacks to every description of persons in a certain degree, of every month for 2300 years to come in a second of time, so to give the day that any person was born on; there is upwards of ten thousand already sold, the third plate is now engraving in New-York; they may be had in sheets, or framed and glazed to any price or pattern—they have been put in frames from 2, 6, and 18 dollars—Country Merchants or traders supplied upon liberal terms, purchasers will be taught their use in a few minutes. The likeness of GEN. JACKSON, handsomely coloured; also, the likeness of the REV. HENRY HOLCOMBE; the number of Subscribers in the different States to the above likenesses, it is hoped will induce a liberal publick to encourage the artist in his profession. Pet and Window CORNICE made to any pattern. N. B. One of the persons in the business is in possession of finally eradicating that dreadful malady the GRAVEL; the stone is dissolved let the magnitude of it be ever so great, by a decoction of simple roots; many valuable lives are lost by the operation of cutting. The Poor cured gratis, and persons at a distance supplied with directions. Orders sent to No. 53, Main-street, opposite Mrs Street's, will be attended to. September 12.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,
BY WILLIAM DAVIS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR,
Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House.
Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.