Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-09-20 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1804.
[NO. 29.]
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to
N. Heron. Sept. 13. tf 142
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship ZEPHYR, William Pearce, master: Burthen 300 hlds. tobacco or 2500 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 11. tf 130
FOR CHARTER, The good American Ship SARAH, Abel Rawson, master: Burthen 313 tons: will carry about 430 hlds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 39 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Petersburg do. 200 Bbls. excellent PORK. 10 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. Sept. 11. tf 129
FOR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing ship TICONIC, Parsons, master: Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to Moses Myers. Sept. 13. tf 131
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 500 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 5 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8. tf 125
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing ship MERCURY, Abel Crozier, master: Burthen 2200 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 230 hlds. 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 123
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. and 8 Qr. Casks, Fine old London P. M. Wine. 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 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
FOR CHARTER, The fine, staunch, British ship HELENA, Robert Stewart, Master: Mounting 16 Guns and men answerable; with a Letter of Marque—Ft then 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 FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship PETER, Captain Sayward. Burthen 230 hlds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.—momentarily expected to arrive from Boston. For terms apply to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 15. tf 140
LANDING THIS DAY, On Gibson's Wharf, from the Ship FAVORITE, Capt. SNEED, MOLASSES, in Hogheads, Tierces and Barrels. RICE, in Tierces.—For sale by George Murray & Co.
Also—for sale, 72,000 lbs. Good COFFEE. 95 Hhds. TOBACCO, Richmond & Rappahannock. 400 Bbls. CORN in store, and about 500 do. hourly expected—can deliver 1,100 do. on a short notice.
FOR CADIZ, The Ship REBECCA, D. Fraser. Will sail in a few days—can take passengers. George Murray & Co. N. B. They wish to ship 55 hlds. tobacco to Liverpool. Sept. 15. tf 137
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
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, afloat. 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 Teck 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
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. tf 74
FOR SALE OR CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hogsheads 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 hogsheads—just arrived from Bourdeaux, and now discharging 47 hogsheads 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 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 REGULATORY, 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. 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 Mette's. C. & F. Whittle's wharf, or to A. Maclure. Sept. 4. tf 117
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner ANN ELIZA, Capt. SMALL, from Aux-Cayes, 75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21. tf 86
RUM, GIN, COFFEE, &c. &c. 70 Puncheons Jamaica Rum, of different importations—part old and improved. 85 do. Antigua do. 60 do. Grenada and St. Kitts, do. 4 Pipes Holland Gin, 2d proof—imported in the Martha Brand, from Rotterdam. 8 do. L. P. Madeira Wine. 10,000 lbs. Green Coffee. 250 Bbls. Mess & Prime Pork. 50 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 600 do. Dpt Turpentine, in shipping order. 28 Hhds. Richmond. 39 do. Petersburg. 30 Bales Upland Cotton. ALSO—An assortment of NAILS, and DUFFELL BLANKETS, Imported in the brig Commerce.—For sale by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. Sept. 13. 2w 134
THIS DAY Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig NICANOR, E. LENBERG, Master, from Gottemburg, Consisting of a CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SWEEDISH IRON. NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogsheads CLARET. For sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 15. tf 138
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
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
This daily landing on Newton's wharf, from on board schooner Susan, N. S. Snow, master, from Jamaica, 79 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, 1 Hhd. MOLASSES, 33 Bbls. LIMES, for sale by MOSES MYERS. Sept. 13. tf 135
FOR SALE, 50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few hlds. 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. George Murray & Co. August 14. tf 73
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 BOUDEAUX. 50 Cases, 48 Casks, CLARET, of superior quality. 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. tf 114
COLOGNE MILL-STONES. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALCANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 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 96
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.
100 Pieces choice Russia Sheeting. For sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 18. tf 144 FOR SALE—IN STORE, 6,000 Bushels Turk's Island and St. Ubes SALT. JAMES HERRON. I want to purchase, 200 Shares Marine Insurance Stock. Sept. 18. 3 145 J. H.
FOR SALE, At reduced prices, and long credit, for approved paper. 40 Pipes 4th proof BRANDY. 30 Puncheons 3d proof RUM. 30 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 6 Hogsheads and 30 barrels SUGAR. 14 Casks and 16 Cases CLARET. 4 Pipes MADEIRA WINE. 8 do. GIN. 5 Qr. Casks MALAGA WINE. ALSO—A FEW Boxes of LINENS—Trunks of CALLICOES—MUSLINS—INDIA HANDKERCHIEFS, &c. A convenient Dwelling House on Mason-Street, to rent. William B. Lamb. Sept. 18. 3 141
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 HARD-WARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 21. 2m 91
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. Phinehas Dana. August 25. tf 102
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, OFFERS FOR SALE, By the Piece or Package, at his Store of GERMAN GOODS, 85 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Osna- burgs. 70 do. Hessian and brown Rolls. 350 do. White Rolls. 130 do. excellent Checks. 125 do. Britannias. 30 do. brown Holland. 35 do. Fine Shirt Linen. 15 do. do. Sheetings. 40 do. do. Cloths & Coatings. 13 do. Saddle Cloths 20 Liquor Cases. 15 Boxes Spanish Segars. 90,000 Marbles. A quantity of Toys. German Nuns Thread. 1000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels 5 boxes short Pipes 3 do. Slates & Pencils. 1 Hhd. Japanned Ware. Looking Glasses English gilt. Do. of Mahogany, all kinds. Elegant Waiters. Patent Needles. Violins, Flutes and Clarinets. Best Italian and common Violin Strings. Fifes and Instruction Books. Elegant Violin Bows. Spectacles first quality. Razors and Pen Knives, of do. 1 Case cheap Jewellery. Razor Hones & Strops. Thread Stockings, extra fine.
Cotton Checks & Handkerchiefs. Fine Brabant Lace. 200 Pieces Velvet Ribbands. Fine Black Silk Velvet. 1 Box Mill Saws, and Augers. Ware House Hinges and Iron Plates. Bird Cages and Seeds. Frying Pans & Shovels. A quantity of Baskets. Brass Andiron & Candle Sticks. Table Knives & Forks. Steel Snuffers & Scissors Backgammon Tables & Chess men. 40 dozen English Mustard. 600 M. common Needles. Batle Doors and Birds. Snuff Boxes & Gun Flints Double barrel Guns. 12 dozen coarse Shirts. Portable Writing Desks Best Quills and Lead Pencils. Sealing Wax & Wafers. Tooth Brushes, of all kinds. Ivory & Dressing Combs Best English Playing Cards. Coffee Mills and Oil Cloths. Parlecks of all kinds. Best German Bed Tickling. Fine Cotton Stockings. Night Lamps and Lanterns. Beads, a large quantity. Suspenders and Pocket Books. Dressing Cases and Metal Spoons. Silk Umbrellas.
ALSO—A LARGE QUANTITY OF GLASS WARE, CUT AND PLAIN—Consisting of Decanters. Tumblers. Wine Glasses. Jellies, Lemonade and Punch Glasses. Glass Pitchers, elegantly cut. Salt Cellars The above will be sold for Cash or approved Bills only.—Apply as above. August 11. 1aw. tf. 21
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.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1804.
GUN-BOAT No. 2.—On the 19th of July, we offered some remarks upon a publication in the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, on the subject of the Navy. It was then our misfortune to differ from the Editor of the official paper, and we apprehend that we are not more likely to agree with him on the subject of the present article.
The arrival of Gun-Boat No. 2, at Washington, has been announced some days, and is the subject to which we would now invite the attention of our readers. It is, we confess, a small concern: but those who cannot manage the small affairs, may be presumed to be still less qualified to conduct the great concerns, of a nation.
This Gun-Boat was built at Hampton; about twenty miles distant from the ocean, about an equal distance from Norfolk, and about two hundred and fifty miles from Washington. After she was launched, the next step was to fit her out for her intended service; that is, to equip and man her: but how was this to be done?
The Gun-Boat was at Hampton, the Rigging, &c. at Washington, and the seamen at Norfolk. A mere practical man would have brought the rigging, sails, &c. to the Boat, and would have procured the men at Norfolk, or along-side.—Not so the wise ones at Head-Quarters.—There would have been no philosophy in this plain manner of doing the thing.
The poor countryman was not more perplexed how to convey the Fox, the Goose, and the Corn, across the river, than appears to have been our knowing Secretary of the Navy, how to assemble his Gun-Boat, the Rigging, and the Seamen.—How the countryman managed the boys at school can tell; but how the Secretary effects his purpose remains to be stated.
Why, he hired a vessel to tow the Gun-Boat up to the Rigging, at the Dry-Dock; next he will hire another vessel to take the Sailors to both; and then the whole will come down again to Hampton; when they will just be where they started.—At least, if they intend going to sea, they must pass within a few miles of Hampton; and we presume so great a naval prodigy is not to be confined, in its operations, to the Eastern Branch, nor even to the Potomack itself.
It would be impossible to treat this arrangement with gravity, were we not recording the acts of men whose wisdom and economy are the perpetual themes of eulogy.
We cannot, however, suppose that ignorance alone is to be charged with this extraordinary instance of bad management. It is rather to be regarded as a part of a system, which has been adopted by the administration with a full determination to persevere in it, cost what it may.
Doctor Sangrado, as every body knows, wrote a book, in which he asserted that copious bleeding and plentiful draughts of warm water, would infallibly cure every complaint; and although his patients, in every instance of practice, gave the direct lie to his theory, the Doctor was not going to exhibit himself such a ninny as to acknowledge that he had been mistaken, but obstinately continued his drenchings and blood-lettings. The doctor had one advantage, he was pretty sure that the subjects of his system never would reproach him with its errors.
So with the Doctors at Washington. They have asserted that to be the most eligible and convenient situation for a naval arsenal; and they have resolved that their practice shall sustain, however far it may be from justifying, their theory. They are determined that every naval equipment shall be made at Washington; without regard either to expense or delay. The parallel with Sangrado will not proceed farther. The records of his folly perished with the act; but the monuments of the errors of our economists are constantly before our eyes, are incessantly reproaching them with squandering the publick money, and trifling with the publick feelings and interests.
If they think that by compelling Washington, in despite of nature and common sense, to be a naval depot, they will thereby compel mechanics to remove thither, and by that means populate their city; they are again miserably deceived. It is not once a year fitting out a frigate, or rigging a Gun-Boat, that will entice men to quit places of business, to reside in a place where they never can have a prospect of supporting themselves by any other means.
Had the Gun-Boat been sent from Hampton to the Navy-yard at Portsmouth, she might have been equipped, manned, and at sea at this moment; to the great terror and discomfort of his Britannick Majesty's ships Leander and Cambrion ; as it is understood she is to be sent for the purpose of awing those two frigates; which, Col. Barclay, Consul-General at New-York says, have been sent by Sir Andrew Mitchell to protect the Commerce of the United States. We need not say any thing of the expense of taking the hull up to Washington, at least one hundred dollars, nor of bringing her down again, and the wages & provisions of seamen so much longer employed than there was any necessity for. On those subjects we spoke plainly and satisfactorily on a former occasion. The people have been told that their affairs are managed with prudence and economy.—Their pockets are not immediately touched, and they supinely acquiesce in the delusion.
FOREIGN NOTICES.—The arrival of packets from New-York and Baltimore, has enabled us to lay before our readers, in this day's paper, London news seven days later than given in our last. This will be found to contain intelligence of a more positive character than we have hitherto received: and more interesting, as respects Great-Britain, as well as the continental powers.
It would now appear as if England must "abide the pelting of the pitiless storm," which has been so long gathering upon the adverse shores of the channel. Buonaparte seems to be sensible of the ridicule and contempt which must attach to the attitude he has so long preserved, and the threats he has so long vented, provided nothing be attempted; and contempt is of all others the most dangerous passion in affairs of ambition, as well as of love. He has, therefore, we are convinced, resolved to risk, a
sacrifice of a part of his army at least, and still to keep himself free from any reprehension that might attend its failure, provided he commanded it in person, or openly directed the manner in which it should be made. For this purpose the expedition is not only to be commanded by General Angereau, but it is to be conducted upon a plan devised by that general; who, provided he be allowed to pursue his own plan pledges himself for its success. It will be admitted that, amongst all the officers of the French army, there is not one better calculated to lead an expedition requiring undaunted courage, promptitude of action, as well as military skill, than this general, whose whole conduct in Italy, where he might have been called the Achilles of the French army, warrants the confidence now reposed in him by Buonaparte. No consideration of the merits of others, however, would induce him to yield the glory of first invading England, did he entertain any just hopes of its being successful. He knows the impracticability of any scheme for conquering England, and he cautiously removes from himself not only the dangers of the attempt, but also the disgrace of failure. The trial is to be made by Angereau, on a plan formed by himself, and for the success of which he stands pledged to his emperor. In other words, if it fails which it will as certainly as it is hazarded, then it has failed because not conducted by Buonaparte, and because his plans have been abandoned in favour of those of another person. Thus the fame of the conqueror of Marengo is un tarnished, and the reputation of Angereau is the only one that suffers; but he has the consolation of knowing that he stands but a solitary chance of ever hearing the discomfiture attributed to his want of talents or discretion.
Such we are persuaded are the reasons which have determined the First Consul to yield the fame of having invaded England to an inferior. Well he knows that, if successful, the splendour of that one achievement would eclipse every other act of the revolution, and place the General, by whom it should be accomplished, immeasurable degrees above all who have preceded him. And he is such a voracious cormorant for military fame, that he would not resign a sprig of laurel with which he might adorn his own brow to save the whole legion of honour from infamy. He knows, however, that none are to be gathered here: and wisely leaves the disgrace to another. Should a landing be effected, and any hopes of conquest be entertained, we shall soon hear of his being in England, to complete it.
If it is to be attempted, it must, we presume, be preceded by the sailing of the British fleet, and the risk of an engagement between Gantheame and Cornwallis.* This we conceive to be an indispensable preliminary. If the Brest fleet could escape and get so far into the channel as to be able to attack the squadron of admiral Louis, the gun-boats would be at full liberty, and might then be enabled, by the destruction of the fleet, to cross the channel and effect a landing in England.
The mind of every man in America must be on the rack until the result of all those menaces can be known; for we imagine that the number is now small of those who do not believe that an invasion is seriously intended; and we hope the number is still smaller of those who do not wish its total frustration. Our democrats have not now their standing reason for wishing success to France. It is no longer the war of Liberty against Despotism; it is no longer the war of a Republic against a Monarchy; but it is the war of a military tyrant against the only free government in Europe.
With respect to the Continental news, we know not what to say. There is wanting that air of veracity which would enable us to draw any just conclusions. Could we admit all to be truth, we could not hesitate on what that conclusion would be. The note from Buonaparte to Alexander—the protection of Louis XVIII, and his family—the rendezvous offered to emigrants—the establishment of two military corps to be commanded by the French Princes—the declaration of Sweden—and the proceedings at Ratisbon—if all correctly stated, would leave no doubt of the impossibility of avoiding hostilities.
* We have named Cornwallis for this reason, that, although it is said that he has resigned the command of the Channel Fleet, yet we have not heard who was to be his successor; and until his successor arrives, he cannot quit his station.
BOSTON, September 3.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The Packet capt. Trott, arrived yesterday, from London. Our files of London papers by her are down to the 25th July, ten days latest.
The most prominent news in them is the increased prospect of speedy War between Russia and France. The event appeared almost inevitable, if any reliance can be placed on European appearances. The former was making great preparations for hostilities in the Baltic and the Black seas. The emperor Alexander had refused to acknowledge the emperor Napoleon; and had lately been very lavish of his favours on Louis XVIII, and his encouragement to the French loyalists. Nor does the emperor Napoleon appear very solicitous to allay the resentment of his brother. In one of the last Moniteurs, he makes Talleyrand repeat, what he had directed general Hedouville, his ambassador to say, on quitting Petersburg—"The emperor of the French does not wish for war with any one; neither does he dread it with any one! A long peace is his wish; but the history of his life affords no room to imagine that he is of a temper to allow himself to be insulted or dictat- ed to." This appears to be the language of defiance. It was said Sweden would unite with Russia in the war. The British government had recalled its ambassador from St. Petersburg; and sent out lord Gower with new powers.
In France, excepting the bustle of invasion, little were to be seen, but the splendid preparations for the coronation of the emperor; which is to be on the 9th November next. More than nine-tenths of the votes taken in France were in favour of the inheritance of the Imperial dignity in the family of Napoleon Buonaparte. All the powers of Europe, excepting Russia, Great-Britain, and Sweden, had acknowledged Buonaparte emperor of the French.
The pop gun war on the coast of France, was kept up almost unceasingly. The British squadrons driven from the coast by the weather one day, resume their stations on the next. No real movements had been made from Brest. Admiral Cornwallis had resigned the command of the channel fleet. It may excite a smile in most of our readers, when we repeat, that at the last dates (July 25th) the British government expected that the invasion would be hourly attempted!
Mr. Pitt's popularity was on the rise, and the British King remained in good health. On the 31st July he was to prorogue his parliament in person.
LONDON, JULY 18.
We can assure our readers, (says the Morning Chronicle) from indisputable authority, that the king of Sweden has formally intimated to all his ministers resident at foreign courts, that he peremptorily refuses to recognize the newly acquired title of Buonaparte, as emperor of the French. An official communication to this effect has been made to all the courts, and that conveyed in strong and energetic terms.
The protest of Louis XVIII, which we copied on Saturday from the Moniteur, proves to be a scandalous fabrication. The French princes and their friends all regard this paper as a forgery from Talleyrand's office, to lessen the effect of the real protest when it shall appear.
We are assured that our government has received from the Swedish minister here, a formal notification on the part of his Sovereign, expressing in the strongest language, the determination not to recognize the new title of emperor of the French, assumed by Buonaparte. A similar communication is also stated to have been made to foreign courts at which his Swedish majesty has ambassadors. It is highly probable that the cabinet of Stockholm would not have pursued a line of conduct so very bold, unless fully sanctioned by the approbation of the emperor.
JULY 25.
Mr. Merry is said to have received from the government of the United States a formal and full disavowal of the offensive words made use of by Mr. Livingston against the British nation, in his letter to Talleyrand upon the correspondence impputed to Mr. Drake. We should suppose that this disavowal will be followed by the recall of Mr. Livingston, a circumstance that will give great satisfaction to every man in the kingdom, except perhaps the persons by whom Mr. Livingston was entertained in this country with such purpose and indecent parade.
We are assured that general Angereau had, on the 28th ult. two long conferences with Buonaparte, previous to his departure for Brest. At the last, Talleyrand, Berthier, and a few senators and ministers of state most in the confidence of the Corsican, were present. Angereau is said to have pledged himself for the success of the landing in this country, provided the plan which he has himself projected for effecting the enterprise, be adopted without any change or alteration, and Buonaparte is stated to have acquiesced in the condition.
We are again threatened with the speedy sailing of the Brest fleet, which is stated to be completely ready for sea. The troops in that quarter, destined to embark, are ordered to hold themselves in readiness, and the commander in chief, Angereau, was shortly expected from Paris.
Some military movements which have been suddenly ordered by government corroborate the statement we gave yesterday, that a serious attempt is expected to be made immediately by the enemy. Mr. Ad-dington too, in the house of commons last night, seemed to consider the peril as impending.
Government seems fully impressed with the opinion that the moment draws near when the enemy will hazard the experiment of invasion. The greatest activity prevails in all our principal points of defence, and troops are in constant movement. The brigade of guards at Colchester, and in that quarter, was this morning to pass the Thames at Gravesend, and we understand that an encampment of 20,000 men will be immediately formed at Coxheath, in order to be ready to defend the southern coast, or to embark for Ireland, as the exigency of affairs may require.
Undoubted intelligence is said to have reached our government, that upon receiving the note respecting the duke d'Enghien, from the Russian minister, Buonaparte, in a climax of rage, wrote a note with his own hand to the emperor of Russia in a most vindictive style. This was instantly despatched; but after several hours remonstrance from Talleyrand, another courier was despatched to stop the delivery of this Philippick . The messengers reached Petersburg on the same day, but the flaming note arriving first, had been delivered. The emperor of Russia has ordered copies of it to be sent to every court in Europe, and it is said to be of a most unique description.
The most likely circumstance to accelerate a rupture between Russia and France is the formal protection which we understand by accounts from Warsaw, of 5th instant, the emperor Alexander has recently given to Louis XVIII. A Russian nobleman is stated to have arrived in that city with a letter written by the emperor himself, addressed to Louis XVIII, king of France and Navarre, and inviting that prince to fix his residence at Mittaw, or in any other place in the Russian empire, where all the honours due to his rank, virtues, and misfortune, should be paid to him. At the desire of the emperor of Russia, Louis XVIII, has made known to all his faithful subjects, dispersed and persecuted in different continental states, that they have a point to rally round in the Russian empire, where they will be protected, employed and succoured. According to the same accounts, two new corps of emigrants are to be established, and taken into the Russian service, called the "Royal Legion of Honour," and "Legion of Engliens." The former report says, it is to be under the immediate command of Louis XVIII, his royal brother and nephews. The command of the latter will be offered to the prince de Condé and duke of Bourbon. Should a rupture take place between Russia and France, these legions are to form the advanced guard of the Russian army, where the royal standard of France, the Oriflamme , will be erected, which all loyal Frenchmen, who can escape the degrading tyranny of the Corsican adventurer, are ordered to join.
A report was generally circulated yesterday evening in the city, that a courier had arrived from St. Petersburg with dispatches for our government, announcing that the emperor of Russia had declared war against France. In addition to the insolent expressions made use of by Buonaparte, in his answer to the Russian remonstrance, it is reported he said, "it was strange that the emperor of Russia, who was surrounded by the unpunished murderers of his father, should dare charge him with the murder of the duke d'Enghien." All this, however, we give merely as report.
Although boasts are held out of the reciprocal esteem and friendship which actuate the grand seignor and emperor of the French, in consequence of the intelligence brought from Constantinople by the sieur Jaubert, it cannot be concealed, that the influence of Russia is paramount to that of France in the councils of the Ottoman Porte.
The elector of Baden's declaration relative to the violation of his neutrality, in the arrest of the duke d'Enghien, was taken into consideration by the diet of Ratisbon, on the 2d instant. It is, as was expected, no way calculated to give umbrage to the new emperor, and the ministers of Austria and Prussia have acted conformably to its spirit. The declaration is submitted ad referendum , and will, perhaps, never again be heard of.
The emperor of Morocco is preparing an embassy to congratulate his brother emperor, Buonaparte, on his assuming his new title. The Moorish ambassador carries several fine Arabian horses, to present to Buonaparte, also two very large ostriches, which it is supposed will be highly acceptable, as they can swallow every thing that is presented to them.
We are happy to have it in our power to inform our readers, that a report has been received of admiral Liniois having been beat off in an attack made by him upon our homeward bound China fleet.
His majesty's ship Calcutta, which is arrived at Portsmouth, from New-South-Wales, fell in with, at sea, on the 18th June, an American ship from Bata-
via, the captain of which informed them, that when she left Batavia (date not mentioned) the French squadron, under admiral Liniois, was at that place, having previously attacked the English China fleet, and been beat off.
Liniois was much damaged, and was forced to proceed to Batavia to refit.
A letter from Dublin of the 10th, says, "The situation of this country grows every hour more critical. From various accounts received this day from several adjacent counties, a spirit of insurrection appears to be pretty general among the lower orders. It is confidently reported that they are sworn to rise the moment they receive an account of the enemy being at sea. Several pieces of gold, bearing the image of Buonaparte, have been distributed in the county of Wexford, by persons who have lately come from the continent."
In France, as well as every where else upon the continent, this year's harvest promises to be every abundant. Both bread, meat, and wine, have therefore been lower in price and are expected to be lower still.
Parliament, we understand, will be prorogued on Tuesday se'night. It is certainly his majesty's intention to go in person to the house of peers.
London Price of Stocks, July 18.
  3 per cent red . . . . . 57.   Imp. Ann. . . . . 9 1-2 5-8   Omnium, . . . . . 5 1-2 
PARIS, JULY 8.
IMPERIAL COURT.
His majesty the emperor, being prevented by his absence from Paris, from receiving in succession the credentials of the ambassadors and ministers who are accredited to his court, gave to each of them a private audience on Sunday, the 19th, at the palace of the Thuilleries.—At ten in the morning the cardinal Caprara, legate of his holiness, was presented to his majesty the emperor. After divine service he was presented to her majesty the empress. After the grand parade, admiral Gravina, ambassador from his Catholic majesty, was presented to the emperor and empress; and after him Mr. Schimmelpennick, ambassador of the Batavian republick; and the representatives of all the other states of Europe which are in amity with France, with the exception of Austria, Russia, Sweden, and Portugal.—The ambassadors were conducted to the palace in the carriages of the emperor. The ministers came in their own carriages. Both one and the other were received with the different honours due to their rank. The emperor being seated upon his throne, with the imperial crown and sceptre upon a cushion by the side of the throne. The emperor was dressed in full imperial robes of the most brilliant embroidery. The same etiquette was observed as at the first presentation of diplomatic agents at the courts of Vienna and St. Petersburg, after the accession of a new sovereign to the throne.
Cardinal Fesch, general Duroc, Talleyrand, Berthier, Caulaincourt, and Segur, one of the counsellors of state, have been named principal officers of the palace of the emperor. M. Fleuriou, is appointed Steward of the emperor's household; M. Remusat, first chamberlain; M. M. Salmatoris, and Cramavel, masters of the ceremonies, and to introduce the ambassadors; M. Gorvisart, first physician; M. Portalis, counsellor of state, is named minister to regulate the publick worship; the senator Fouché is named minister of the police; M. M. Miot, and Pelet de la Fofere are the two new counsellors of state attached to the general office of police.
The minister of police is re-established with the same attributes that he had before his office was united to that of the administration of justice.
M. Fontanes, president of the legislative body, is appointed commandant of the legion of honour.
JULY 11.
THE CORONATION.—An Imperial decree has just been issued, of which the following are articles:
Art. 1. The taking of the oath, and the coronation of the emperor, shall take place on the 9th November.
2. The solemnity will take place in the presence of the empress, the princes, the princesses, high dignitaries, and all the publick functionaries, described by the senatus consultum, in the chapel of the invalides.
3. After the solemnity, his majesty the emperor, will proceed to the Champ de Mars.
4. [Then follow the articles respecting the deputations which are to assemble from every part of the empire and the disposition for their taking the oaths of allegiance—the bestowment of flags, &c.]
Gen. Angereau is still here, and till he repairs to his post, the expedition of which he has the command, cannot sail; he will however soon go to Brest.
It is remarked that admiral Truguet, who formerly commanded the fleet at Brest, is the only one of all the commanding officers who has not voted for the assumption of Imperial dignity.
Saturday next being the 14th of July, the principal theatres will exhibit their spectacles gratis.
The following day, at six in the morning, the festival will be announced by a salute of 30 pieces of cannon.
At ten o'clock the troops will file off for the Place du Carousel, and will line the hedge up to the Invalides.
At noon his majesty the emperor will proceed on horse-back to the Hotel des invalides. He will hear mass there, and while the gospel is reading, all the members of the Legion of honour, who are at Paris, will take the oath.
The decorations of the Legion of honour (the new French Nobility) will consist of a star, with five double rays; the centre surrounded with oak and laurel will display the head of the Emperor, with this legend—"Napoleon, Emperor of the French." On the other side the French Eagle holding the thunder, with the legend, "Honneur et Patrie." The decorations will be ornamented with white: in gold for the grand officers, and in silver for the legionaries. It is to be worn at the button hole tied to a red and white riband. It is always to be worn. The emperor may wear either of the two stars. Arms are to be presented before the grand Officers. The decoration is to be received at the same time with the diploma. When it is sent to any military officer on duty, it is to be presented in the emperor's name before the corps.
The seal is to represent on one side a spread eagle on an azure field. Above and below the escutcheon is to be the decoration of the legion of honour. The escutcheon to be surmounted with an Imperial crown, in a drapery; the hand of justice and the sceptre to be placed under the escutcheon and in the drapery.—The other side will represent the emperor sitting on his throne, clothed with the imperial robes, with this inscription, "Napoleon, emperor of the French."
General Angereau is still here, and till he repairs to his post, the expedition of which he has the command cannot sail; he will, however, very soon go to Brest.
It is remarked that admiral Truguet, who formerly commanded the fleet at Brest, is the only one of all the commanding officers who has not voted for the assumption of the imperial dignity.
Moreau, the day before his departure, signed a legal instrument by which he empowers his wife and his mother-in-law, jointly, or in case of the absence of the former, the latter alone, to sell his estates in France.

BY THE MAILS.
New-York, Sept. 5.
Translation of an Imperial Ukase, issued by the the Emperor of Russia at St. Petersburg, the 7th of May, 1804, relative to the admission of foreigners into his Imperial Majesty's dominions.
1st. To enter our frontiers, all persons, except in the undermentioned cases, are to be provided with passports from our ministers and other agents residing in foreign countries. Particular instructions will be sent to our ministers and consuls as to the manner in which such passports are to be granted, so as to cause the least inconvenience to trade or general intercourse.
2d. Persons coming from cities or places where we have neither missions nor consuls, must produce passports at the frontiers from the chief officers there. Passports from inferior officers, from the country justices or commissioners, or from the magistrate will not be acknowledged. The governors of our frontier provinces will receive instructions in what manner they are to communicate with the governors of provinces belonging to another power relative to this point, and directions will be given at the barriers where passports are to be acknowledged.
3d. Russian subjects, traders, and other persons usually residing in Russia, having passports to go abroad for a limited term, will be permitted to return with the same passports.
4th. Persons owing allegiance to two powers ( sic et mixtes ) must, from our side, be provided with a passport for a year from the regency of that government in which their property lies, with which during that term, they may pass out and in without interruption.
5th. All persons must produce their passports at the frontiers; and, if conformable to these regulations, they will be allowed to pass without molestation, except such as may be particularly ordered to stop.
6th. These regulations are to extend to all seaports in so far as regards passengers arriving there. Ship masters, and persons serving on board ships, are to be admitted upon the former existing regulations.
7th. All these regulations shall be enforced for the nearer ports of Europe within two months; and for the more distant, namely, Spain and Portugal, within four months, reckoning from the day of this ordinance (Ukase) which shall be published in the newspapers of both our capitals.
8th. The daily communications of persons residing on the frontiers will remain on the former footing.
9th. The intercourse with various Asiatic nations on the frontiers of the Cuban, on the lines of Caucasus and Orenburgh, and also with the Turkish subjects in general, is to remain on the former footing.
10th. Passports will be granted to persons going out of the country as formerly.
Signed with his Imperial Majesty's own hand, ALEXANDER. Countersigned, By Count V. Kotchubei.
Note from Mr. Drake to the Bavarian Minister of State, Baron Montgelas, delivered at Munich, March 30, 1804.
"The undersigned envoy extraordinary from his Britannick Majesty, has been informed that his electoral highness has been pleased, at the requisition of the French government, to give a hint to all noblemen, who quitted France, during the revolution, and may now be found in his dominions, to leave the same within ten days, without excepting those who are dependent on the British government. Although this account appears to be tolerably authentic, the undersigned cannot give any credit to it, without receiving a confirmation thereof from his excellency Baron Montgelas, as he is too well convinced of the just and generous sentiments of his electoral highness, to believe that his highness could have consented to such a demand from a power which has formally declared, by the fourth article of its own constitution, that there are not any relations left existing between it and the persons against whom that measure is supposed to be taken; this deprives it of the right to assume any authority with respect to them; a principle which your excellency owned yourself, at a time when it was in agitation to prohibit in this country the decorations of the French Monarchy. The undersigned is the more justified in his supposition, that he must have been misinformed on this subject, as knowing how sorely the feeling heart of his electoral highness must be afflicted, if obliged to exercise any rigour towards persons, against whom no cause of reproach can be alleged; unless it be a reproach, that they have shown themselves so firmly devoted to their duties, and to that sovereign house with which his electoral highness formerly stood connected in so many respects."
"The undersigned is moreover convinced, that it could not escape the enlightened wisdom of his electoral highness, that a similar exercise of rigour, against those respectable, and already so unfortunate persons, would form a rueful example of the fate awaiting those who, in a moment of danger, are inclined to remain true to their lawful sovereign; and which example may induce them to swerve from their duty, at the very moment when a sovereign stands most in need of the efforts and actual proofs of their attachment."
"The undersigned has therefore, the honour to request Baron Von Montgelas to clear up his doubts on this subject, and to inform him, whether the measure in question will extend to the officers of the late Condean army, who are attached to the British government, that he may be enabled to acquaint his court thereof, and to await the commands of his sovereign accordingly."
"The undersigned avails himself of the opportunity to request Baron Von Montgelas to accept the assurances of his most particular regard, &c."
(Signed) "FRANCIS DRAKE."
From the same to the same.
MUNICH, March 31.
"I have just received a notice of so very extraordinary a nature, but which is so important of itself, and from the consequences which may result from it, that though I am very far from crediting it, I think it a duty I owe to my sovereign, to whom my person and services belong, as well as to his highness the elector himself, immediately to inform your excellency thereof. The said notice is in substance to the following purport: that the seizure of the British minister at Munich, is in agitation, in the manner of that which took place with respect to his highness the duke D'Enghien, at Ettenheim, in the territory of the Elector of Baden, but with this difference, that the second seizure will not be effected by a body of troops, but by men secretly sent to Munich, and its neighbourhood, by different roads. With respect to the moment and particulars of the execution, I have no detailed accounts; and I own to your excellency, that the difficulties of the enterprize appeared to me from the first too great, the project itself too extravagant, and at the same time too dreadful to be fully convinced of its existence; on the other hand, it cannot be concealed, that the example of events which have very recently occurred, as it were under our eyes, are little calculated to inspire confidence. However this may be, and little as this notice has affected me personally, yet it appears to me, that I should be transgressing the duties which my post, as
a publick minister, require, if I neglected informing your excellency thereof forthwith, that you may be enabled to take in time such measures as the case may require, and to avert, by proper acts of precaution, the unpleasant result which might arise, even from the attempt to execute a design of this nature. I beg your excellency to accept the assurance, &c. (Signed) "FRANCIS DRAKE."
DISPUTE WITH SPAIN. The following articles were omitted from our last. They explain some of the points in dispute between the Spanish government and our ministers—and are so far interesting.
MADRID, July 12. Although 'tis understood that the refusal of this government to ratify the convention with the United States was produced by the inadmissible demands of the latter respecting the extent of Louisiana, yet the most alarming grounds of misunderstanding between our court and Mr. Pinckney, are in reality the pretensions set up by the American government to West Florida, which is all that tract of country lying east of the Mississippi, and extending as far as the river Perdido, excepting however therefrom the Island of New-Orleans, which attaches to Louisiana.
This territory, Spain will never relinquish unless for a fair equivalent, but, she does not dispute the title of the United States to Louisiana properly so called, although France has never complied with those conditions by the execution of which she was to have acquired a right to that province. In regard to East and West Florida, they were originally ceded by France to England by the treaty of peace of 1763, who at the same time ceded to Spain the Island of New-Orleans and territory west of the Mississippi, which we have held ever since without any alteration of boundaries whatever.
In 1780, we conquered from Great-Britain all the country east of the Mississippi, then divided into East and West Florida, which conquests were confirmed to us by the definitive treaty of peace of 1783. It is here to be observed that West Florida, has ever since retained that name, and formed no part of Louisiana, as originally ceded by France to Spain, but having been conquered by the latter it remained a separate government as when under the dominion of England, and independent of Louisiana, possessing a governor appointed by the Crown, who was in a certain degree as well as the governor of Louisiana dependant on the government of Havana.
It is evident that the treaty of Cession of Louisiana, first by Spain to France, and secondly by France to the United States, never did or could in the remotest degree contemplate or include West Florida, in as much as that instrument makes no mention of Florida by which name alone that country has been known ever since 1763, a period of 41 years.
The description of the ceded territory given in the Royal order of the Spanish court addressed to the intendant of Louisiana to deliver up that province to general Victor, is also clear and precise, 'tis therein styled a Retrocession of Louisiana, with the same extent it possessed when ceded by France to the Crown of Spain.
As well might the American government claim East Florida also under her construction of the terms of the Cession, because previous to the year 1719 France claimed all the country east of the Mississippi under the appellation of Louisiana, and did actually grant an exclusive privilege to the commerce thereof, to the famous Crozat.
If any thing further can be required to render the treaty still more clear and definite on this head, the intentions and meaning of the originally contracting parties must surely be deemed conclusive and final. The Marquis de Casa Calvo, commissioned on the part of Spain, and Monsieur L'Aussat on the part of France, had respectively orders, the one to deliver, and the other to receive Louisiana, without any reference or allusion whatever to West Florida , and the act of delivery was thus completed conformably to those instructions from the two courts.
The interpretation given by the United States to the treaty of Cession, is therefore equally extravagant and untenable, and will never be sanctioned or submitted to by the Spanish court, although the annihilation of the monarchy should become a possible consequence of its rejection of so degrading a proposal.
You may judge from the translation of my friend's letter, of the unjust pretensions of your government, an adherence to which, and that too for a barren and unimportant tract of country compared with Louisiana, would for ever tarnish the honour of your nation, and stamp it with the character of that grasping ambition from which she alone of all the powers of the earth has been heretofore exempt.
An intelligent merchant of this city has favoured us with the following important letter received from a character of the first respectability at Cadiz, dated July 20th, 1804.
"In my last of the 19th ult. I advised you of the failure of our crops, since which our harvest has turned out even more unfavourable than was at first apprehended, and I know not from whence we can receive supplies adequate to our wants, unless from your side of the Atlantick. The threatening appearances of hostilities between this country and yours, have lately arisen to so alarming a height, that your ambassador Mr. Pinckney, has actually demanded his passports, and I presume before this time has left Madrid. If war takes place, we shall be reluctantly forced into the measure in defence of our dearest and best rights, and as it must be interesting to you to be informed of the principal cause of dispute, I enclose you an extract of a letter I have just received from a Spanish gentleman at Madrid, who possesses the best opportunities of information. It will explain to you the unfounded pretensions of your administration in regard to the extent of Louisiana, who, in order to enforce a submission to their unwarrantable claims to West Florida , may involve our countries in a contest, which would be deeply distressing to us, and could never be approved of, or become popular in the United States, because unsupported by even a plausible pretext or the shadow of equity."
A DECREE for re-establishing order in the Leeward Islands, and for the issuing and use of letters of Marque.
WE, L. FERRAND, general of brigade, commander in chief of the army of St. Domingo, captain general pro. tem.
Being informed that several owners and captains of French corsairs, who have obtained limited letters of marque, whose time is expired, continue or renew their cruising, without having regard to any of the formalities required in such cases.
That others have obtained of some pretended French agents, the term of their letters of marque to be prolonged.
That others are bearers of letters of marque, whose transfer has been made by these pretended agents, over to other ships than those for which they had been delivered.
That others have purchased letters of marque of these pretended agents, who, abusing the confidence of the captains-general, of whom they held their power, have permitted a commerce thus culpable, without even examining the morality of the
men to whom these letters of marque have been sold.
That some navigate with letters of marque expeditated by those generals, who not being captains general, nor exercising those functions, have no right to deliver them. Informed likewise that under pretence of being ignorant that the tribunals of St. Domingo are alone competent to decide on neutral prizes, in relation with the rebels of that Island, without regard to the authority from which the letters of marque, with which the privateers are provided, issued, several owners and captains of corsairs have neglected to observe the formalities prescribed, the principle of which is to make known the literal contents of those letters which have been given them.
Considering that to tolerate much longer the irregular conduct of the privateers and captains of corsairs, which are found in the different cases mentioned, there would incontestably result abuses which would cause privateering to degenerate into piracy, and dishonour the French flag.
DECREE.
Article I. From the 1st of Vendemiaire, 13th year, all the letters of marque delivered by the generals formerly employed in the army of St. Domingo, likewise those issued by us until the present day, the 8th Thermidor, shall be null and without effect. The only letters of marque delivered by us from the present date, 8th Thermidor, and which shall be declared under our hand, that they shall be valid until such epoch, are not to be comprised in this repeal.
II. From the same day, the 1st Vendemiaire, 13th year, all the owners and captains carrying letters of marque of the French captains-general, other than those of St. Domingo, which shall be in the case of having relation to Santo Domingo, whose courts are the only competent tribunals to judge of neutral ships taken in contravention on the coast of St. Domingo, as well as those arrested with clearances for the ports occupied by the rebels, or going out of those ports, shall be held to prove their powers in the original.
III. Those who should wish to arm for a cruise, or those having armed who should wish to continue cruising, will obtain from us letters of marque when they shall conform to the requisite formalities.
IV. The captains-general of the French windward islands shall be apprized of the abuses committed daily, in consequence of the stupidity of some owners or captains disposed to see every ship in contravention, where soever they may meet neutral flags in sight, and even frequently out of sight of the coast of St. Domingo, and they shall be invited to put a stop to those abuses, to have returned the letters of marque confided to those men who have abused them; they shall likewise be desired to recall those charged with their affairs, pretending to be French agents, who have given well founded cause of complaint.
V. From the date of the 1st. Vendemiaire, 13th year, the prizes that shall be made by the owners and captains of French corsairs, who have not conformed to the regulations contained in articles I. II. III. of the present decree, shall be confiscated for the use of the invalid fund.
VI. The pretended French agents who shall issue letters of marque, of which they may be in possession, or cause to be assigned those delivered by competent authority, shall be considered as forgers, and denounced as such to the minister of the marine and the colonies, and prosecuted with all the rigour of the law.
VII. Copies of this decree shall be sent to the minister of the marine and the colonies. They shall likewise be sent to the governors of the neighbouring colonies, to the captains general of the French windward islands, to the minister of France near the United States of America, and likewise to the French agents in the Antilles. The present decree shall be printed, published, and posted up in the city of Santo Domingo, and likewise in all parts of the island of St. Domingo occupied by the French. It shall be registered in the bureau of the inspection of the marine, likewise in the register of the provisional commission of justice, and also in the special commission of prizes.
Head quarters at Santo Domingo, the 8th Thermidor, 13th year. (Signed) L. FERRAND.
We are indebted to the politeness of a friend for the following interesting article relative to the exportation of linens, of the manufacture of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Ireland. It permits any person to export linens from that country free from all duty. [N. York Com. Adv.]
An act to exempt from duties on export, all linens of the manufacture of the United Kingdom, passed June 29, 1804.
Whereas the interests of the empire require that every practicable encouragement should be given to the linen manufacture thereof; May it therefore please your majesty that it may be enacted; and be it enacted by the kings most excellent majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and commons, in this present parliament assembled and by authority of the same, that, from and after the passing of this act, no duty whatever shall be payable on the export of any linen of the manufacture of any part of the United Kingdom; but that all linen of the manufacture of the United Kingdom shall and may be exported free, to any place whatsoever, and without payment of any custom, subsidy, or duty whatsoever; any thing contained in any act or acts to the contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8. Capt. Hunt, of the Sally & Jenny, from Surinam, (arrived at the Lezaretto) informs, that no American vessels is allowed to clear out, at that place, unless the cargo is at least one-fourth molasses.
Sir Charles Green, governor-general of the colony, has issued a proclamation laying a tax of two hundred dollars on letters of manumission for all slaves of 14 years old and upwards, and one hundred dollars for all under that age, to put a check to the prevailing fashion of the people freeing their negroes.
The English government, after the capture of the colony, declared, by proclamation, the paper currency, issued for the pay of the Batavian troops during the time the Dutch had possession, no longer a tender for debts. Whether the Dutch government will ever redeem it, is uncertain, but it falls heavy on the people, who were compelled to receive it while their governor had the command.
SEPTEMBER 14. Extract of a letter from Guadalupe, dated August 22.
"The officers of three armed American vessels, brought into Point-Petre, have been tried for piracy, in consequence of having fought their vessels, and sentenced to DEATH! but execution is delayed until advices from France can be had on the subject."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-Orleans, to his friend in New-York, dated August 9.
"The newspapers you sent were very entertaining, and if you would now and then send me some of them that are lying about your parlour, they would be a great treat to us, for the mail is so robbed at every grog-shop-post-office, that scarcely any arrive by that conveyance; even the dispatches for the governor are not respected; in two late instances they have been opened."
The ship Bourdeaux Packet, Hellenic, from hence to Bourdeaux, is detained by a British ship of war, and sent into Cork, July 13. Captain Hellenic writes that he expects to be liberated in a few days.
CURIOUS EXAMINATION.
An occurrence of a singular nature lately took place in London, which excited some merriment.
A person of genteel appearance and address presented a £1. note at the Bank for change, when he was desired by the clerk to write his name and place of abode on the back of the note, agreeably to the custom of the Bank, prior to change being given. The person wrote the words "Abraham Newland Bank of England." Being told by the clerks of the Bank that the concerns of that place were not to be trifled with, and that, if he expected change to be given him, he must conform to the rules of the office, and insert on the note his real name and address, he replied that he had done as they required; Abraham Newland was his real name, and being an independent gentleman, without any particular residence, he thought he could not comply with their desire more fully, than by stating his place of abode to be where he then was.
The clerks supposing him either to be deranged, or wishing to impose a bad note upon them, ordered him into custody, and sent him over to the mansion-house in care of one of the Bank porters, for examination before the Lord Mayor. The matter was there seriously investigated, and the Solicitor of the Bank, Mr. Kay, attended. The circumstances which we related were first given in evidence. The prisoner, being questioned, still persisted that his name was Abraham Newland. He said, that the only fixed residence he had of late was the India Arms at Gosport. To a number of questions as to the manner of passing his time since leaving Gosport, he refused to answer, as being foreign to the business upon which he was brought there; and in the course of his examination he made some ingenious observations which exhibited no proofs of a disordered brain. On being threatened to be sent to Bridewell as a vagabond, he replied, they might do as they chose, but they should not deprive him of his Christian name . He was at length discharged and the notes which were taken from him in the first instance were restored.
ERRATA—In our last we passed over the following errors—1st line 3d paragraph under the Norfolk head dele the comma after LEGER .—10th line of the same par. place the first comma after the word ought .—2d colm. in the remarks introducing Mr. Ames's character of Hamilton, last par. 5th line, read "Mr. Ames does not pretend to furnish a finished composition"—In the essay of Mr. Ames, 3d line of 4th par. close the parenthesis after the word event , instead of the word thoughtful in the 5th line.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
Ship Fortune, Malcom, hence for Liverpool, was spoken 20th Aug. in lat. 43° N. lon. 51° W. out 25 days.
Ship Hazen, Watts, 3 days hence for Flushing, was spoken Aug. 22, lat. 37° N. lon. 73° W.
Ship Yorick, 17 days hence for Lucib, was spoken Aug. 21, lat. 43° N. lon. 61° W.
Brig Albert, Webb, and schooner Polly and Peggy, Beale, were at Surinam August 10.
Ship Planter, Boush, outward bound, got on shore on Willoughby Point, but got off again with the loss of an anchor.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Brutus, Bunce, London. CLEARED.
Brig Aurora, Monk, Isle of Rg.
GOULD'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore TO-MORROW MORNING, Thursday, Sept. 20.
FERGUSON'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore on SUNDAY, Sept. 20.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship TAMERLANE, Melzer Joy, Master, burthen 150 tons. For terms apply to PHINEHAS DANA. September 20. 147
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Brig FLORA, Henry Dickson, master: This vessel has three-fourths of her cargo engaged and ready to go on board.—It is expected the will sail in ten days from this date. For freight of the remainder, or passage, apply to the captain on board or to Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth, Sept. 20. 146
TO BE SOLD.
THIS DAY, the 20th inst. 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 Ailbey. The Trustee. August 19. 80
AUCTION.
To-morrow 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 Maje.
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 178 Hhds. SUGARS. 20 Puncheons RUM. 6 Barrels do. 9 Bags COFFEE. 30 Hds. Virginia TOBACCO. 149 Barrels Porto Rico do. 24 Mats do. 3 Lofs MAHOGANY, 36 Pieces RED WOOD. Richard Bowden, V. M. Sept. 8. 126
THE Managers of the Baltimore Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery, have given notice that the Lottery will commence drawing on Wednesday, the 10th of October. I have yet a few tickets to dispose of, which may be had if applied for immediately. James Herran. Sept. 17. 148

Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the Ship Suffolk , Capt. Moor , from London, and for sale by
LEVIN DORSEY;
No. 27, Wide-Water-Street, Town Point.
A DAMS'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. Aeronautical 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. Circumferenters, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 25, 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 Demerary, 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, afforded, 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-Casting, received and immediately executed at his foundery, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 53
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND
FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES.
T HE 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 fallows 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
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers,
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS, 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 Dixon's best Mustard.  500 lbs. Race Ginger.  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. Fisk & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
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 Trunks Irish Linens.  A Trunk Ginghams.  Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
 100 hds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco.  300 Barrels superfine Flour, fresh.  20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum.  500 barrels Pork, in shipping order.  200 pieces Nankins, first quality.  50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers.  A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables.  G. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 15
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Netey , Capt. Richardson , from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover ,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepining, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton , from Bristol,
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practioner's Shops. Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.
PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
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 publick 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
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
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
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 Mainstreet, 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
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. tf 79
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. tf 36
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
FOR SALE,
A COMMODOIOUS 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
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
Wanted to hire by the year,
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger. July 17. tf 15
PROPOSALS,
BY S. Butler, Pechin & Frailey, & F. Peters, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, An Accurate History OF THE CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND, In the Year 1798, &c. Containing an Impartial Account of the Proceedings of the Irish Revolution. From the year 1782 until the suppression of the same: With an Appendix to illustrate some Facts, and a Preface, containing a reply to the Observations of Sir Richard Musgrave, (who wrote the Government account) on this work. By the Rev. JAMES GORDON, Rector of Killegny, in the Diocese of Ferns, and of Connaway, in the Diocese of Cork. This work shall be comprised in two neat 12mo Volumes, handsome and correctly printed, and delivered to Subscribers, at the moderate Price of One Dollar Seventy Five Cents, neatly bound.—In boards One Dollar Fifty Cents. To Non-subscribers, Two Dollars, which is only one half the price of the London Copy. Printed on new Type and Paper of superior quality. *** Subscription taken in at this Office, and Messrs. Bangs, Conrad & Co's Book-store.
Baltimore French College.
NOTICE TO PARENTS. THE numerous inconveniences arising from the successive entry of students, through the course of the school year, have brought on the resolution of fixing for the sole epoch of admission, for new boarders from this country, the whole month of September, being the time of the commencement of schools after the great vacation. Persons desirous to secure places for their young friends ought to be early in their applications, as from the present number of demands, it is apprehended the college will soon be full. Sept. 4. 1m 116
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria , Robert Hutton, master, from Bordeaux, 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 DEMIJONS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Ship Dart , Captain Peck, from Cadiz, 300 Qrs. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Buhels SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix 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. July 31. 48
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF,
113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogsheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
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
JOHN RORKE, & Co.
Have for Sale, at their Grocery & Paint Store, Market Square.
 White Lead,  Yellow Ochre,  Venetian Red,  Spanish Brown,  Lead Colour, for painting roofs,  Black Paint,  Blue Paint, in Pots,  Prussian Blue,  Vermilion,  Patent Yellow,  Verdigrease,  Red Lead,  Litharge,  Lamp Black,  Ivory Black,  Paint Brushes,  Linseed Oil, boiled and raw.  Coach, Clock, Print, and Window Glass, from 8 by 10, to 36 by 24 inches.
ALSO,
 10 Hogsheads, } PRIME SUGAR.  50 Barrels, }  L. P. Madeira Wine, six years old.  Fine Old Port Wine.  Hibbert's Brown Stout.  London Porter, and 
A general assortment of the best
GROCERIES.
Sept. 13. 6 136
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. 30. July 21.
FOR SALE,
 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco.  10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum.  50 Hhds. } Muscovada Sugar.  40 Tierces. }  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
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Strigilly , from Kingston,
 12 Hogsheads, } PRIME SUGARS;  4 Barrels, }  23 Tierces, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE.  36 Barrels, }  12 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. 50
BOOKS, &c.
A. C. JORDAN & Co.
Have received by the late arrivals from Philadelphia,
 Montefiori's Commercial Dictionary, 2nd and 3rd volumes.  Ditto, Commercial and Notarial Precedents.  Abbot on Shipping.  Kid on Bills of Exchange.  Robinson's Admiralty Reports.  Peake's Evidence.  Clerk's Magazine.  Laws of the United States, 6 vols.  Conductor Generalis.  Lavoisier's Chemistry.  Chemical Pocket Book.  Pocket Conspectus.  Struve on Animation.  Coxe on Vaccination.  Parkinson's Medical Admonitions.  Medical Dictionary.  Friend and Physician.  Buchan's Domestic Medicine.  Fyfe's Anatomy.  Select British Classics, 39 vols.  Mavor's Voyages and Travels, 24 vols.  Park's Travels.  Oriental Navigator.  Histoire Philosophique et Politique, des Etablissements et du Commerce des Europeens dans les deux Indes; par M. L'Abbe Raynal, 17 toms.  Robertson's History of North America.  Stephens's French Revolution.  Josephus's Jewish Antiquities.  Gleanings of Husbandry.  Forsyth on Fruit Trees.  Exile of Kotzebue.  Gisborne's Female Duties.  Lady's Museum.  Eccentrick Biography, or Memoirs of remarkable female characters.  Female Mentor.  Adrian Emquet.  Lyrical Ballads, by Wordsworth.  Le Malheur et La Pitie, Poeme, par M. L'Abbe de Lille.  Pleeder's Guide, a Didactic Poem; containing the conduct of a suit at Law, with the arguments of Counsel, Baker, and Counsellor Bream, in an action betwixt John-a-Gall, and John-a-Gudgeon, for assault and battery, &c. &c. 
Together with their usual supply of SCHOOL BOOKS & STATIONARY.
*** Those Subscribers who have not been furnished with the 2d and 3d vols. of the Commercial Dictionary, are requested to send or call for them. Sept. 13. 6 133
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA.
Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 24. 38
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.