Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-02-06 00:00:00

CAPTAIN BROUN'S PACKET, Will sail for Charleston, S. C. with the first fair wind, after Wednesday next. For passage only, apply on board at Newton's Wharf. February 4.
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner RISING SUN, Captain Taylor. Will sail in four or five days. For freight or passage, apply to MARTIN FISK. Who is this day landing from said Schooner, 100 Tierces fresh RICE. 16 Half Tierces do. February 4. 392
FOR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing ship MEDFORD, Josiah Barnard, Master:— Burthen three hundred hogheads, ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to MOSES MYERS. January 28. 370
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Schooner HERO, John Sweet, Master:— Burthen about seven hundred barrels—now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to C. FRY. January 23. 364
NOW LANDING From on board the Ships Juno and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM. For sale by WILLIAM PENNOCK. WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER, THE SHIPS JANE, of 417 Tons. JUNO, of 250 do. COURTNEY, of 200 do. All ready to receive cargoes. January 21. 358
The Merchants at Petersburg, and Richmond, who have orders to ship Tobacco in the British Brig UNION, Captain Hingsbottom, for Guernsey, are respectfully informed, that the brig has been ready to receive her cargo ever since the 24th ult.—The Captain not knowing the names of the respective shippers, has induced the consignee to give this public notice. Norfolk, January 14. 337
FOR JAMAICA, Ship BRUTUS, John Bence, Master:— Will take 150 barrels on freight, if offered immediately. She has excellent accommodations for a few passengers. Apply to the master on board, or to A. HERON. January 7. 328
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, David G. Boyles, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 600 hogheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers. Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12. 227
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship ECHO, For passage only, having elegant accommodations, apply to CAPTAIN HIGGINS on board, or to Moses Myers. November 28. 235
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet, and burthen 55 tons, she is in complete order, and the terms will be made easy. ROBERT GIBSON. December 14. 257
FOR SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Straight Keel. 13 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. Now lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 25,000 lb. COFFEE. 20 Tierces Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 16. 253
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The new and fast sailing Brig SUSAN, Michael Farley, Master:— Burthen 173 tons, or 1600 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA. December 24. 209
FOR SALE, (If applied for in three days) The fast sailing Schooner PHOENIX, Now lying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLASTER OF PARIS, on board said Schooner. December 5. 269
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON, Christopher Tompkins, Master:— Burthen 328 tons or 450 hhds. to acco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. 270
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MOSES MYERS. Burthen 350 hogheads; has part of her cargo engaged, and may be ready to sail by the 1st January. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board. November 26. 251
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Brig LUCY, Charles Foster, Master:— Burthen 1000 barrels. For terms apply to MOSES MYERS. December 24. 303
FOR SALE, FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Brig POLLY, John Hooper, Master, burthen 600 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA & CO. Who have received per said brig from Boston, and offer for sale, 40 hhds. 20 bbls. N. E. RUM, 3 bales INDIA COTTONS. January 16. 347
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors; and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. 170
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from London, and Ship BREXON, from Liverpool, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. 150
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner Lydian, Capt. Livington, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. 122
FOR RENT, An excellent strong fire proof WAREHOUSE, on Commerce-Street—Also, a small DWELLING-HOUSE, very pleasantly situated on the lot of the subscriber, on Boush Street. GOODS RECEIVED ON STORAGE By the Subscriber, on the usual low rates, in his convenient fire proof Warehouse, on Commerce-Street. JOHN GRANBERY. January 30. 375
TO RENT. THAT excellent DWELLING-HOUSE and GARDEN, lately the residence of Cornelius Calvert, Esq. deceased, with or without the WHARF, and immediate possession given. For terms apply to J. TUCKER. January 30. 377
STOP A SWINDLER. FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD will be given for the apprehension of ROGER ROBBINS, late master of the pilot boat Schooner Nancy, of Norfolk or Baltimore, who sailed from Nassau, (N. P.) on or about the 19th of June last, bound for this port with Ten Thousand Dollars in specie, shipped by ALEXANDER STEVENSON & Co. of Nassau, and consigned to GIBSON and BROADFOOT of this place. The captain instead of coming to Charleston, carried the vessel to Baltimore, where he arrived on the fourth of July last. In a day or two after his arrival, he went to Batown Springs with the money in his possession; he there lost a part of it by Gambling; being afraid, no doubt, of being apprehended for his villainy, he soon left Batown, since which we have received no tidings of him. It is hoped every person who reads this advertisement will show their detection of such infamous proceedings by doing all in their power to bring the villain to condign punishment.—The said ROGER ROBBINS is 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 inches high, and is apparently from thirty-five to forty years of age. He is a stout well made man, walks firm, steady, and upright; he has a practice of swinging his arms; he is of a dark complexion, has very dark short hair, and bushy eyebrows; a good set of teeth, dark brown eyes, which are often blood shot; a large mouth and large sharp nose; he has generally a pleasant smile on his countenance; talks a great deal, generally with a half laugh; he tells a number of anecdotes; his manners and address are pleasant, and he is, upon the whole, an agreeable, jocular man, in conversation. He said he was born in Connecticut, but this is doubtful, as he has a little of the foreign accent, or slur in his throat, in speaking, which might induce a person to take him for a Dane or Swede. The above reward will be paid by either of the Subscribers, to any person who will produce the said ROGER ROBBINS, in Charleston, or Nassau, N. P. ALEXANDER STEVENSON & Co. Nassau, New-Providence. GIBSON & BROADFOOT, Charleston, South-Carolina. January 23. 1aw3t 365
WINDOW GLASS. I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS. 8 by 10—9 by 11—9 by 12—10 by 12—and 12 by 14.—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to JOHN C. NIEMEYER. December 28. 313
FOR SALE, 30,000 lb. PRIME COFFEE. Apply to HOLT WILSON. Jan. 23. 361
FOR SALE, 495 Bbls. Superfine FLOUR. } Chiefly from Rich- 118 do. Fine do. } mond, and all a-float. ALSO IN STORE, Some Superfine of superior quality, for family use. EDWARD JOHNSTON. February 4. 3 393
LOST IN THE MAIL. ON the 26th of December last, was put into the Post-Office, near New-Kent Court-House, a letter, addressed to Captain Warren Ashley, at Norfolk, containing 170 Dollars in Bank Notes, which has never been received at that office; although we are satisfied, both by the books of Mr. Glenn, then Post-Master, and by the circumstances attending its delivery, that it was put into the Mail, and forwarded on the same day.
NOTES. Bank of U. S. Baltimore, D. No. 1270 50 do. do. F. 1685 20 do. Charleston, G. 286 20 do. Norfolk, B. 1632 20 do. do. B. 216 20 Virginia, do. A. 36 20 do. do. N. 1110 20 Dollars 170 HALYBURTON & CO. New-Kent Court-House, Jan. 30. 1aw3 394
LOST, On Friday the first instant, between Mrs. Pagand's School and Catherine-street bridge, A GOLD LOCKET. Device, A Tomb shadowed by a Weeping Willow—A female in the act of wreathing flowers round two Urns, placed upon the tomb:—Motto "Deep is the Sorrow, genuine the Tear." Whoever has found, and will return the above to the Office of the Ledger, shall be generously rewarded. Feb. 4. 3t 391
STEPHEN HARRIS, HAS FOR SALE, AT HIS BAKE-HOUSE, No. 1, Commerce-Street. 400 Barrels Navy, } 200 do. Ship, } BREAD. 200 do. Pilot, } CRACKERS, Of the first quality, in Barrels, Half Barrels, Quarter Barrels, and Kegs. February 1. tf 382
LANDING At Commerce-Street Wharf, from on board the Schooner Catharine Shepherd, from Guadalupe, 90 Hogsheads of Brown Clayed SUGARS. Apply to J. GALWEY, Or, WARREN ASHLEY. February 1. 7 383
TO BE SOLD, FIVE SHARES OF THE VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Enquire at this Office. February 1. 384
Liverpool, and Isle of May Salt, A-float, and for Sale by MOSES MYERS. February 1. tf 386
ROBBERY!!! FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. ON Thursday night, January 31, the Store of the Subscribers was broken open, and the following quality of Boots and Shoes stolen, the number of each cannot be ascertained exactly, but the value is estimated at about 300 to 400 dollars. Back-strapped English Boots, fair tops—Su-warrow do. English and American—Men's fine Shoes, and gained do.—Women's Leather Slippers, and Chinel Pumps. The above reward will be given to any person who shall detect the thieves, and recover the property, or a just proportion for any part thereof. BOWMAN & WALKER. February 1. tf 388
THE Assignees of the Estate of JOHN COWPER & Co. request a meeting of the Creditors, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, at the Norfolk Hotel—when matters of importance will be submitted to their consideration. February 1. 387
LAND FOR SALE. A TRACT in the County of Isle of Wight, containing 414 acres, near Nansemond line, and within about four or five miles of Scott's Landing, on Nansemond River. About one hundred acres is cleared, on which is a House, and an Orchard which produces about six or eight barrels of Apple Brandy, per annum; and a large Young Orchard coming on. The residue of the Land is covered with heavy Oak, and Pine Trees, and a large portion of it furnishes excellent pasture—Any person desirous to purchase, will meet with liberal terms, on application to Mr. Thomas Bennett, Merchant, Petersburg; to Richard Yarborough, Suffolk; or to JOHN BARBER. Isle of Wight, February 1. 1m* 385
FOR SALE, A PEW in Christ Church. Apply at the office of the Public Ledger. Jan. 21. tf 357
LISBON SALT, For sale, on board the Brig Superior, Captain Wallington. Apply to WILLIAM PENNOCK. January 21. tf 359
LANDING THIS DAY, On Newton's Wharf, from Schooner ELIZA, 60 Puncheons fine flavoured Nevis RUM. For sale by WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. January 30. 3w 374
ROBERT MATTILAND & CO. Have moved to their new Fire Proof Warehouse, on Commerce-Street, where they have for sale, Old Lon. Par. Madeira WINE, in Pipes Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. Holland and Country GIN, in Pipes. French BRANDY, do. Loaf SUGAR, per Hogshead. New-York Prime PORK, &c. &c. January 30. 2m 379
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Brig Fame, from St. Domingo, consisting of 140,000 wt. Choice Green COFFEE. 10,000 wt. LOGWOOD. JAMES YOUNG. January 25. 9 367
ARISTOTLE. Magna anima contentio adhibenda est in explicando Aristotele. CICERO, FRAG. PHIL. Frequentabant ejus domum optimi juvenes et veram viam, veit ex oraculo petent. Hos ille formabat, ut verus gubernator, litora et portus, et quid secundis flatibus quid adversis ratib poscat, docebit, et communi ductus officio et amore quodam operis. QUINTIL. To proceed orderly in this (i. e. the study of politics) the foundation should be laid in enquiring into the ground and nature of civil society: how it is formed into different models of government; and what are the several species of it. Aristotle is allowed (to be) a master in this science; and few enter upon the consideration of government without reading his politics. LOCKE. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethicks afford not only afford the most perfect system of Scientific Morality, but exhibit also the powers of the most compact and best constructed system which the human intellect ever produced upon any subject. DR. RENNELL.
PROPOSALS, BY GEO. L. GRAY, OF NORFOLK, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF Aristotle's Ethicks and Politicks; COMPRISING HIS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY. Translated from the Greek; and illustrated by introductions and notes, a Critical History of his Life, and a new Analysis of his Speculative Works. BY JOHN GILLIES, LL. D. &c. Historiographer to His Britannick Majesty for Scotland.
CONDITIONS. The work shall be comprised in two large octavo volumes, on a good paper, and a new type to be cast on purpose. The price to subscribers will be four dollars for each volume, in boards: payable on delivery of the work. With the last volume shall be given a list of the subscribers; and no greater number will be printed than may be subscribed for. Persons who obtain ten subscribers, and render themselves accountable for the amount, shall be entitled to one copy gratis: and for any number above ten a commission of seven and one half per cent. The usual deduction will be made to Booksellers who subscribe for ten, or a greater number of copies. The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers to defray the expense shall have been obtained. N. B. The price of the English Edition, in two volumes, is Eighteen Dollars, the subscriber to the present edition saves ten dollars of that sum; and the Editor engages that it shall rival or surpass the imported publication in elegance.
Any remarks upon the character of the STAGIRITE as a Philosopher and a Politician, or any praise of his writings on Ethicks and Government, might, on the part of the Editor and in this place, be regarded as unprofitable supererogation. He stands confessed and universally acknowledged, the greatest master of the Science of Politicks; and few modern writers on the subjects of which he treats, have passed him by without avowing their gratitude to him, and their admiration of his profound researches. By the citizens of the United States, a people possessing more civil liberty than has ever before been enjoyed by any nation on earth, it is hoped that an author who is of all others most capable of instructing them in the nature and blessings of such a government from a close examination of the theories of upwards two hundred commonwealths, will be received as a most welcome guest. To a people who, by the nature of their civil institutions, are individually liable to be called upon to regulate the affairs of the community, he will prove an useful companion and monitor. Too high an opinion cannot reasonably be entertained of a work which LOCKE declares to be necessary to every man who would understand the nature of politics; of a Philosopher to whom the learned GROTIUS assigns the most exalted rank, "whether estimated by the perspicuity of his method, the accuracy of his distinctions, or the weight and solidity of his arguments." Of the translation little farther need be said, than that it is universally allowed to have been executed with fidelity, and certainly with much clearness and elegance. The learned author of the Pursuits of Literature, not otherwise much inclined to favour the Historian of Greece, says "I think we are much indebted to DOCTOR GILLIES for offering to the publick an English translation of the two most important treatises on MORALITY and POLITICS which antiquity can boast. No man can read these works without being wiser and better." Reflecting upon the great utility of such a work to a people who make politics so much their study, the Editor deems it unnecessary to load these proposals with commendatory quotations, from the vast crowd of civilians and philosophers who voluntarily endeavoured to discharge the debt which every man to science owes to this universal teacher. It is under the hope of rendering a service to his fellow-citizens, independent of local motives, that he has undertaken the weighty task of republishing a work so important: and he hopes that his success will fully justify him for attempting, at this time, to give to the world a cheap, and he pledges himself that it shall be a correct, edition of these most useful of the labours of ARISTOTLE. NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov 26, 1804.
AVIS AUX FRANCAIS. Le sous Commissaire des Relations Commerciales de France, en Virginie, à la résidence de Norfolk, invite les Citoyens Français, Negocians, Marchands, Marins, et Passagers, actuellement en Virginie, de se présenter en sa Chancellerie depuis le 16 jusqu'au 28 Janvier, 1805, pour affaires qui les concernent; & il prévient ceux éloignés de Norfolk, qu'ils pourront, au meme effet, se présenter chez Messrs. Cugneau , negociant à Petersburg, Chevalier , negociant à Richmond, & Teterel negociant à Williamsburg. OSTER. Norfolk, le 12 Janvier, 1805. tf 344
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
I intend to leave this State for a short time. F. de TUREUF. January 18. 1aw3* 861
Written by Samuel B. French July 9th 1835

THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY of this place, has hired a vessel, and put on board provisions, stores, and an extra number of seamen, to cruise on the coast in order to relieve such vessels as may be found in distress.
The sufferings of the poor at this inclement season, has induced the Court and Common-Hall to appoint gentlemen in the different wards to collect for their relief. We are happy to learn that our citizens have on this occasion given strong proofs of their liberality.
The encouragement the fine arts has met with in this place, in the subscription to the Bust of General Hamilton is much more extensive than we had any reason to expect. We understand that, if Mr. Dixey succeeds in obtaining the degree of patronage he expects to this first attempt to commemorate the heroes and patriots of our revolution, he means to proceed with the busts of other distinguished characters both dead and living. We have little doubt of his being very extensively supported: notwithstanding the abuse so often uttered against this country, that it is inimical to the arts which embellish society. —Mr. Walker, the agent on this occasion, has left town, but a subscription paper remains with Mr. Benbridge at the Norfolk Hotel. For the satisfaction of those who may wish to add their names to it, we inform them that the terms are—For the Bust in Bronze Fifteen Dollars , in PLASTER Ten Dollars .
The Legislature of Virginia, has passed a Law, establishing a second Marine Insurance Company, in this Borough.
The Gentleman who wrote to one of the Editors of this paper, from Newbern, N. C. on the subject of Junius , will, it is hoped, excuse this method of answering, his very polite and friendly letter; which is rendered necessary by that part on which his name was written having been chated, and the name entirely defaced in the mail. In the Ledger of January 2nd, was published an article respecting the long disputed question who is the author of Junius? originally written for the Providence Gazette , but copied into our paper through a third medium. We cannot therefore comply with the request of this gentleman; having ourselves never seen more of the arguments than what we published—The remark which introduces the subject it will be observed was not made by us. As to the point in question, we believe Junius must continue Scat nominis umbra —but what that name may be of which it is the shadow, we apprehend will remain a secret; and perhaps, for the reputation of the work, it is best that such uncertainty should always hang over it.
DIED, yesterday evening, MRS. ANN TUCKER, wife of Mr. James Tucker, of this Borough.
FROM THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
Summary of all the Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a publick nature, passed at the December session, 1804.
1. An act to amend the act directing the mode of appointing a publick printer, prescribing his duty &c. This act provides that the publick printer shall enter into bond, in the penalty of 5000 dollars, with sufficient security, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office.—His duties are the same as the those prescribed by the act of 1797, except that instead of printing only 2,200 copies of the acts of each session, (which has heretofore been considered as within his official duties,) he is now compelled to furnish 3,200; for which, and all the duties of his office, he receives a salary of 2,500 dollars annually. Thus by reducing the stated salary from 2,700 dollars, and including within the official duties of the publick printer, the thousand extra copies of the laws, (which cost the state, last year, 1,250 dollars,) a saving to the commonwealth of nearly 1,500 dollars per annum, has been effected.
2. An act authorizing the introduction of Dearborn's patent balance into the warehouses of this commonwealth, upon certain conditions.—This act merely prescribes, that in the warehouses already established, which may require new scales and weights, and in those which may hereafter be established, the commissioners appointed to superintend them, may introduce Dearborn's patent balance for weighing tobacco, if they think proper.
3. An act to amend and explain an act, further declaring what shall be deemed unlawful meetings of slaves. The object of this law, is to explain and amend an act of the last session, which had excited considerable alarm in the minds of many of the citizens of this commonwealth, who apprehended that their religious rights might be infringed.—It declares that nothing in that act contained, shall be construed to prevent any master or owner of slaves from carrying or permitting their slaves to go with any part of their white family to any place of religious worship, provided that such worship be conducted by an ordained or licenced white minister:—nor affect any white person who may happen to be at any place of religious worship so conducted by a white minister, at which there may be such a number of slaves as would, as the law has heretofore been construed, constitute an unlawful assembly of slaves.
4. An act to explain and amend the act providing for the poor, and declaring who shall be deemed vagrants.—The provisions of this law are, that the courts may alter the districts hereafter laid off, or heretofore established, for choosing overseers of the poor:—If ten of the freeholders and housekeepers, do not attend in any district and vote for overseers of the poor, no election shall take place, but the superintendent shall return the truth of the case to the next court, who shall proceed, as soon thereafter as possible, to elect for such district. The recognition of a bastard child, shall be in a sum not less than 50 nor more than 200 dollars; and if the same be forfeited, the recovery thereon shall be paid to the overseers of the poor, for the use of the poor.
5. An act for the relief of special bail in certain cases.—Where the principal debtor is in jail in any county, the special bail may obtain a certified copy of the recognizance from the clerk, judge or justice, as the case may be, and deliver it to the jailer where the principal is imprisoned, who shall give a receipt therefor, expressing that the special bail had rendered
up to the jailer, the body of the principal, in discharge of his recognizance, and the principal debtor shall be held in custody in the same manner, as if the surrender had been made in the court of the county, where the suit was brought and an exonora-tur shall be entered on record, in the court where the undertaking was made, and the special bail shall be discharged: Provided, that the special bail shall give immediate notice thereof to the creditor, his agent, or attorney at law, if living in the district or county where the suit was brought; if not, then the jailer's receipt shall be filed with the clerk of the court, and a receipt taken therefor, which shall be deemed sufficient notice. Nothing in this act contained, shall prevent any person so surrendered, from giving other special bail as heretofore.
6. An act, to amend an act, entitled "An act to amend and reduce into one, the several acts of the General Assembly for regulating the Militia of this Commonwealth." The commanding officer of each brigade, shall direct the training the officers, and regimental musters, to be held in each regiment, in October and November, and the regimental muster shall immediately succeed the training of the officers, which shall last three days, except where there are more regiments than one regiment in a county, in which case the training and musters shall be here-tofore.—The brigade inspector shall charge mileage only for circuit, and the brigadier general shall so arrange the training and musters, as to make only one circuit necessary! Provided, that no inspector shall receive less than 100 dollars. Any officer removing from his county, or the bounds of his regi-ment, or failing to perform the duties of his office for 6 months, shall be considered as having resigned, and the vacancy filled as in other cases; unless such officer is employed abroad in the service of this state, or the United States.—The adjutant shall be allowed not exceeding 6 dollars for each day's attendance at the regimental and battalion musters and training the officers;—The clerks of the courts of enquiry not exceeding 8 dollars, for each day's attendance on said courts, and 4 dollars for each list of fines made out as required by law;—The Provost martial not exceeding 3 dollars for each day's attendance on the courts of enquiry.—The commanding officer of each troop of cavalry and company of artillery shall hereafter report his delinquents to the commanding officer of the battalion, in which such delinquent resides.—The executive are no longer empowered to issue commissions for more than one troop of cavalry to each regiment. The clerks of the courts of enquiry shall transmit to the auditor, a certified copy of the sheriff's receipt for each list of militia fines, with a copy of such list; and such certified copy of the sheriff's receipt shall be evidence on a motion against him, for such fines.
7. An act concerning Seamen.—Although this law is of a general nature, yet its operation must necessarily be confined to particular parts of the state. It is in conformity with the law of Congress, and merely authorises a magistrate to apprehend any seaman, not being a citizen of this state, or any of the United States, who deserts from the vessel on board of which he had contracted to perform service; and restore him to the commander thereof. From the general tenor of the act of 1800, (passed in consequence of a seaman having been sent from Norfolk to be tried in a foreign court, on suspicion of being an accomplice in a mutiny on board of a British vessel of war,) the magistrates had refused to issue warrants to apprehend deserters, even from a merchant vessel. There is a provision in this act in favour of those seamen who may be in danger of their life or person, on account of ill treatment from the commander of the vessel requiring their apprehension.
8. An act to amend the act to prevent the circulation of private Bank Notes.—In the year 1795, an act passed prohibiting the circulation of private bank notes payable to the bearer, under certain penalties. A private association in Alexandria, without any charter, under the name of the Bank of Potomack, have evaded the law, by issuing their notes payable to the cashier of the bank, by whom they are endorsed, and thrown into circulation. As all the evils which the act of 1795 meant to remedy, are produced by this evasion, the present law was passed, inflicting the same penalty on those offering in payment a note issued by a company having no charter, as if it was made payable to the bearer.
9. An act to amend the act entitled "An act directing the registering the names, ages, and sexes of slaves in certain cases."—The act under the above title is declared to extend to all cases where slaves are allotted to a widow for her dower, or devised to her in lieu thereof; or held by any person for his, or her life only, or the life of any other person. A copy of this act is to be posted up by the clerks of the county and corporation courts, at the front door of their court houses, in the months of July and August next.—This act to commence the 1st of September next.
10. An act allowing compensation to certain persons for carrying lunatics to the Williamsburg hospital, and for other purposes.—In this act there is a general provision, declaring that when the board of directors shall refuse to receive any lunatic, for want of room, he shall be carried back to the magistrates before whom the examinations were had, who are to give to the officer conducting such lunatic, a certificate of the services performed by him and the guard; whereupon the auditor is to grant a warrant for the same allowance as if the lunatic had been regularly received.—And in case of a lunatic so returned, if it shall be necessary to confine him in jail, the jailor shall receive him, and be paid for each day's maintenance, in the same manner as jailors are paid for prisoners, in confinement for offences committed by them; which expenses shall be reimbursed out of the estate of the lunatic, if sufficient.
11. An act further to amend the penal laws of this commonwealth.
The 34th section of the act of 1792 which limited prosecutions for offences against penal laws to one year is repealed.—Prosecutions for offences not punishable with death or confinement in the Penitentiary, are to be sued in one year, except where otherwise provided; Perjury, subornation of perjury, or such forgeries or publications thereof as are not punishable with death or confinement in the penitentiary, must be commenced within three years. To slit the ear or lip of another, with intent to disfigure, is punishable by confinement in the penitentiary, not less than two nor more than ten years. Hog stealers are to be tried and punished as for petit larceny. Counterfeiting or passing counterfeit notes of the Virginia Bank, declared to be felony, and punishable by confinement in the penitentiary for not less than ten nor more than twenty years. To burn or set fire to any house in town, or to advise it to be done, and arson at common law are punishable with death; To burn a barn, stable, corn-house, or tobacco-house, stack of wheat, fodder, &c. is punishable by confinement in the penitentiary, not less than two nor more than five years; A slave attempting to ravish a white woman, to be judged guilty of felony, and to be punished as heretofore. Those who are to be let to bail who are apprehended for a crime not punishable with death or confinement in the penitentiary, if so punishable, and a slight suspicion of guilt fall on the party, he shall be bailible, but if there be good cause to believe him guilty, he shall not be bailled.
12. An act to reform the practice in the district, county and corporation courts, in certain cases.—Where an office judgment is entered up in an action of debt founded on a single bill, promissory note, or other writing, for the payment of money or tobacco,
execution may issue thereon after the next succeeding quarterly court, for principal, interest from the time the bill, &c. became due till paid, and costs, unless the said office judgment shall have been set aside, as other office judgments may now be.—Nothing in the fifth section of the act, "concerning proceedings in chancery," shall be construed as to allow interest on costs, or compound interest in any case; and hereafter, in all actions founded on contracts, the jury shall ascertain the principal sum due, and fix the period, at which the interest shall commence (if allowed by them) and judgment shall be entered accordingly, to carry on the interest till paid.—Upon an injunction obtained in any county or corporation court, or a bill filed in such court, to foreclose the equity of the redemption in mortgaged lands, process may be directed to the sheriff of any county, or sergeant of any corporation in the state.—Fifty cents are to be taxed for giving notice, on motions in district courts, and courts of chancery.—This act to commence the 1st day of April next.
13. An act to class the counties, and for other purposes.—The object of this law is to reduce the number of the commissioners of the revenue in some of the counties. The fee or a transfer is 50 cents.
14. An act to amend the act, reducing into one the several acts for the inspection of tobacco.—When tobacco is refused at a warehouse, the owner may have it picked, as at present, or dispose of it at pleasure.—Whoever shall ship or otherwise send out of the state refused tobacco, shall forfeit 400 dollars for each hogshead—This act to commence the first of April next.
The amendment proposed to the federal constitution, by the state of Massachusetts was unanimously rejected.
The following resolution passed the house of delegates, by 135 to 11 votes. Resolved, That the treasurer be and hereby is instructed, to use his utmost influence in the next election of directors of the Bank of Virginia and its branches, to procure a complete preponderance of persons of sound republican principles.
The above acts are in force from the passing thereof, except where otherwise noted.
Continuation of Foreign Intelligence received by the brig Flora, from Liverpool.
LONDON, December 4.
It is said that an expedition is in preparation, from which ministers expect the greatest success. It is to consist of a strong naval and military force, and the latter will be commanded by an officer of the highest reputation. We have heard the object of it mentioned; but it would be improper to state it, even were we certain of it. Perhaps, however, this may be one of the reports to which the vigour of administration is indebted, and in which alone it has existence. The Publick, no doubt, longs for some proof of that vigour which was to atone for the weakness of the preceding ministry; and, since we are indebted to their energy for a new war, it is but reasonable to expect that they are ready to support, with glory and effect, both that to which they have succeeded and that which they have made.
A paper of yesterday alludes, on the authority of a private letter from Hamburg, to the rumour of a plan by which Hanover is to be evacuated by the French troops, and occupied by a Prussian force. We see no reason to think that there is any truth in this story. It has, we are convinced, arisen solely from the recent demonstration of spirit on the part of the Prussian Cabinet. The seizure of Sir George Rumbold was an act so atrocious, that the king of Prussia could not overlook it, consistently with the clearest dictates of interest; but hitherto we are in possession of facts to induce a belief that he has any views of insisting on the evacuation of Hanover. It was the interest of Prussia peremptorily to insist on the liberation of an ambassador to a state in the Circle of Lower Saxony; but it is not at all so clear that Prussia is prepared to adopt a general system of opposition to French aggression.
Some of the papers are amusing their readers with the idea, that in the event of a rupture betwixt France and Russia, the emperor Alexander would acknowledge the neutrality of no state which was by stipulation a party to the treaty of Luneville. This would indeed be to tread in the steps of Buonaparte; and much must be expected from a contest against a system of aggression which commenced with an attack on all feeble states.
Buonaparte was extremely anxious to separate his quarrel with the king of Sweden from any idea of hostility against the subjects of his Swedish majesty. The inhabitants of Sweden, however, seem to be hitherto little acquainted with the doctrine of separating the cause and interests of the governors and the governed. So far from shewing a disposition to desert the cause of their monarch, they are now pledged to give him every support in their power, to protect their country against any foreign attack.—The Swedes are a generous and steady people; and Buonaparte miserably misunderstands the mode of gaining advocates to his lawless designs, when he seeks for them in a nation long renowned for their disinterested attachment to their sovereign.
BUONAPARTE AND THE IRISH.—Nothing can more forcibly illustrate the character of Buonaparte, than his conduct towards the Irish exiles in France. From the first moment of his elevation to the consulship, to the termination of the last war, they were uniformly slighted. Their application for aid, whether to assist their disaffected friends in Ireland, or to relieve their own wants, were scarcely answered. Buonaparte was then too much engaged in endeavours to consolidate his own power to concert plans of attack upon Ireland, and he was never much disposed to attend to the appeals of humanity. His brother Lucien, who frequently administered relief to the distressed Irish, was reported to have quarrelled with Napoleon for his insensibility to their sufferings. During the whole of the peace, the Irish were not merely slighted, but in a great degree persecuted by Buonaparte. They were suspected of a devotion to liberty, and of course not entitled to his esteem or confidence. They were peculiarly the objects of his jealousy. All of them were closely watched, and many were placed under the special surveillance of the police. Every expedient of artifice, terror, and even in some instances seduction, were used to get rid of them, to withdraw them from France. Pompous promises of patronage were held out to some who went out as volunteer settlers to Cayenne. At the time the army was collecting for St. Domingo, numbers of the Irish were arrested upon the most frivolous pretences, and detained in prison until they agreed as the condition of their release, to enlist in the regiments destined for that expedition. In most cases those recruits were marched under strong guards to Brest.
By the bye, such of the unfortunate Poles, or of other foreigners as were drawn to France by pure attachment to freedom, and the lofty promises of the French revolutionists, &c. as were still supposed to revere civil liberty, were treated in precisely the same way.
The gloomy suspicions of Buonaparte against the Irish, and the consequent severity of their treatment, continued without intermission or relief, until the commencement of the present war. Then motives for a different conduct arose. The change was sudden, but easily accounted for. The Irish were graciously received at the Levees of Mr. Talleyrand, by whom, not two months before, they were entirely
overlooked. Arthur O'Connor was distinguished by the favour of Buonaparte, to whom, until this war, he was personally unknown. Thus does Buonaparte court the men whom he hates, in the hope of rendering them the instruments of annoying the nation which he hates and fears. Anxious for the accomplishment of his end, it would be inconsistent with his character to be particular about the means. His caresses of the unfortunate Irish, proceed not from any friendship for their cause, their country, or their persons, not from any wish to remove the grievances of which they complain, or to revenge the persecutions they may have suffered, but from this, that he is the determined and deadly enemy of England, which, through them, he hopes to injure.
Clarke, who has been recently appointed with Arthur O'Connor, a Commander of the Legion of Honour, is an Irishman, who is said to possess considerable military and political talents. He was a General Officer during the reign of the Directory, and despatched a confidential person to Ireland in the year 1797, to sound the disposition and ascertain the strength of the disaffected. The Irish Government had information of his arrival, and very diligently sought after him. He, however, contrived to escape their vigilance, and returned to France at the beginning of the year '98. It was understood by the Irish, that it was in consequence of his report, the Directory sent Humbert to Ireland, and also the fleet which was captured by Admiral Warren. Clarke is a man of considerable enterprise, and much a favourite of Buonaparte, under whom he fought in all his campaigns in Italy.
The accounts given in the foreign papers concerning the contagion in Italy, are very contradictory.—It is stated, in an extract from the Florence Gazette, of the 3d inst. that the malignant fever at Leghorn had not extended into the country, and was not of a very contagious nature; yet that the Etrurian government had drawn a cordon to separate the districts of Leghorn and Pisa from the rest of that kingdom.—Though several families had fled from Leghorn to Pisa, not a single person was infected at the latter place. The greatest mortality at Leghorn did not exceed 27 persons in a day, nor 11 in each of the last three days.—It was hoped the evil would soon cease, as the government took every measure of precaution, among which was the establishment of an hospital, as was the case in 1767.
Captain Boyles is appointed Acting Captain of the Hibernia of 150 guns, at Plymouth.
The surviving officers and crew of the Lilly sloop of war (captured on the coast of America by a privateer of superior force, after a severe action, in which Captain Compton, her Commander, and several of her officers and crew were killed), have been tried by a Court-Martial, and honourably acquitted.
An engineer at Bristol has made some improvement in the construction of steam engines and furnaces.—He has adopted the method of generating steam by projecting water upon a heated metalick, or other surface. He proposes, to render the machine sufficiently strong, an increased condensation of steam, viz. from 15 to 150lb. on the inch, and thus rendering a four inch cylinder equal in power to one of 12 inches, to the obvious saving of fuel, &c.
LOSS OF THE VENERABLE.
The following is an extract of a letter from an officer, who was on board his Majesty's ship Venerable, on the night of Saturday, November 24, when she was lost in Torbay:—
"It was about five o'clock, P. M. on a Saturday, the wind blowing very fresh, and the evening very dark and foggy, that the Venerable touched on a ridge of rocks, but at what part of the bay, could not, at first, be exactly ascertained. Every exertion was instantly made to get her off, but to no purpose. The weather rather clearing, we soon perceived the danger of our situation. It was truly terrible, and scarcely left us the most distant prospect of life. Signals of distress were now made, and most fortunately reached the Impetueux and Goliath, which immediately stood back into the bay, and sent their boats to our assistance. All the rest of the fleet were beyond the hearing of our guns, and the people a-shore did not attempt to give us any kind of help.
"Having tried every thing in vain for the safety of the ship, we now turned our thoughts to the lives of the crew, and as they could be of no further use, they were told to provide for their own safety on board the boats of the Impetueux and Goliath, that had by this time approached the ship, the Captain and all the officers having declared their intention to remain on board till the men were safely out. This was about nine o'clock, the ship being bilged against the rocks, the masts cut away, and the waves breaking over us at every roll. I now gave over all thoughts of saving myself, as I believe did every officer in the ship. As the boats approached the ship, the attempt became more and more dangerous every time, the night still continuing dark and foggy, with gusts of wind and driving sleet, that seemed to freshen every hour. In this forlorn and dismal state, the officers continued on the outside of the ship, (for she was nearly on her beam ends) encouraging the men, and affording every possible assistance for their escape on board the boats, which exerted themselves on this occasion with great skill and intrepidity. The ship was now a mere wreck, beating against the rocks, with every wave expected to go to pieces, yet all this while we were so near the shore, as to be able to converse with the people whom the report of our guns had brought down to the rocks. With some difficulty, we at last contrived to fling a line to them, which being made fast, some of the crew attempted to haul themselves ashore by it. The surf, however, broke so tremendously between us and the land, (though I do not believe we were twenty yards from it) that all the poor fellows who made this attempt were either drowned or dashed to pieces against the rocks.
"It was now past five o'clock, on Sunday morning, the weather still getting worse, and all the crew out but a few broken wretches who lay sensely on the deck, and about 17 noble souls, who declared they would die with their officers; a dreadful sea breaking over us, the fore part of the ship entirely under water, and the rest expected to go to pieces every minute. The wind still freshening, and it being probable the boats could no longer approach the ship, and conscious that our remaining on board any longer could be of no possible use, in this state, the officers persuaded their good and still undaunted Captain, to think of saving his life, and with it their own, as they had resolved one and all to share his fate. After some time he consented, on conditions that the officers should go first. This point being concluded, the hope of life, long dismissed from our minds, began to revive, when another difficulty arose, that seemed to cast it further back than ever—which of the officers was to lead the way; the extinction of this new reviving hope was indeed dreadful, and that pause had nearly been fatal to us all. At length one of the junior Lieutenants, agreed to lead, the rest solemnly promised to follow. One after another, we now descended from over the stern (the only part of the ship above water) by single ropes, cold, benumbed, and wet through, and in this condition gained the boats. In this manner was it that we left the poor old Venerable; and about six o'clock reached the Impetueux. When the morning broke, we perceived the ship had gone to pieces, and that if we had staid aboard, all of us by that time must have perished.—On the beach the people with whom we had been conversing from the rocks, were plundering every article of the wreck as it floated ashore.

ADMIRALTY OFFICE, Nov. 20, 1804. Copy of a letter from Captain Hancock, of his Majesty's Sloop the Cruiser, to the Right Honourable Lord Keith, &c. &c.
CRUIZER, at Sea, off Yarmouth, at 10 A.M. Oct. 17, 1804.
MY LORD,
I have the honour to acquaint your Lordship, that being last night, at nine P.M. with his Majesty's sloop under my command, and the gun brigs Bold and Ann, and Florence cutter, close in with Ostend, in five fathoms water, which station I had taken from the moment the wind came to the eastward, to follow with every possible efficacy and energy, your Lordship's instructions in the important duty entrusted to me, of watching the enemy's movements at that port and Flushing, we observed a strange sail standing in shore, which, on discovering us, wore and made all sail, steering at first with the wind abaft the beam; we immediately made all sail in chase, which continued during the whole night, in which the stranger displayed much skill and ability in all his manoeuvres, and tried us on every point of sailing, with various success; he sometimes gained on us, and we in our turn nearing him, till nine A.M. in which time, (eight hours) we had run ninety-seven miles, by the log; during the latter part of the chase, the wind freshened considerably; but this gave us not the advantage I expected, as he preserved his distance till a quarter before five A.M. when both his topmasts went away; he then attempted a masterly manoeuvre to escape, which the haze, the darkness of the morning, and the lee tide, gave him a fair prospect of succeeding in, by clearing up his remaining sails, and coming instantly to an anchor, although in twenty-five fathoms water, in hopes we should either pass him unperceived, or get to leeward. Although I was not aware, to the full extent of this accident and manoeuvre, I never lost sight of him; and at the time it happened, I observed we were nearing upon him so very fast, that I had begun to reduce the sail; but, as we were going then more than eleven knots, I had but a few minutes' time before I was up with him, and the wind blowing so fresh, as to risk the loss of all our masts, if I attempted to haul a wind with the sail I had then set, I was under the necessity of passing him, which I did, however, within hail, and to windward, and not receiving any answer, except that he was from Philadelphia, in bad English, I ordered three guns to be fired into him. I then plainly discovered him to be a large armed brig with nine ports on a side; having in a few minutes taken two reefs in the topsails, and cleared the decks of the wrecked spars and split sails, we tacked, and ranged up within ten yards of the lee quarter, he having cut his cable, and again attempted to make sail, when just as I was on the point of hailing him preparatory to giving him our broadside, he called out and begged us not to fire, as he had struck.
On boarding him I was pleased to find my opinion confirmed that I had captured Captain Blanckeman, so well known during the late and present wars in these seas, having received information he was at sea in a Brig. The vessel he commanded, proved to be Le Contre Amiral Magon French privateer Brig, quite new, this being her first cruise, pierced for eighteen, and mounting seventeen guns of different calibres, fourteen long six-pounders, two eighteen pound carronades, and one long nine-pounder, manned with eighty-four men, French, Danes, Swedes, and Americans; had been out from Dunkirk eighteen days, and had captured, during her cruise, the ship Belisarius, of Newcastle, Matthew Hunter, master, on the 3d instant, off Tynemouth, the brig Scipio, Richard Robertson, master, and the Content's Increase, George Bell, master, both laden with coals, off Foley Bridge, on the 10th instant; the two former were immediately dispatched for Dunkirk, but the latter was recaptured about two hours after, by an English Man of War Brig; she was proceeding for Dunkirk or Ostend, and had been lying to for some hours in the evening, waiting for water to cross the Bank, and, I apprehend, little expected to find English Cruisers within the strait. The Brigs and Cutters in company, who have bore up with the Cruiser in chase, were run out of sight by 12 A.M.
I beg to recommend to your Lordship's notice Lieut. J. Pearce, senior Lieut.—Lieut. Lusk, second, and Mr. Lash, master, with the whole of the warrant and petty officers, seamen, and marines, through whose united exertions, this active and enterprising enemy, which from his local knowledge of our coasts, added to the ample means he possessed in this brig, from her superior sailing and force, must have been highly detrimental to the trade of this country; nor can I, in justice, omit availing myself of this opportunity to express to your Lordship my thanks to Johannes Whymmer, pilot of the Cruiser, who on this and all former occasions, by his correct knowledge of the coast and shoals, and zeal for his Majesty's service, has afforded me the most essential confidence and assistance.
I am happy to add, that the masters of the captured vessels, as also the crews, amounting to twenty English seamen, were on board the Contre Amiral Magon, at the time of capture, and are now on board the Cruiser.
I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) JOHN HANCOCK. Admiral Lord Keith, K. B. &c. &c.
THE NOTED BLANCKEMAN.
[As every particular concerning this enterprising enemy, cannot fail to be highly interesting to our readers, we are happy to have it in our power, to present them an accurate account of him and his vessel, with some particulars of his capture.]
Jean Blanckeman is a native of Dunkirk, is 32 years of age, and has been constantly at sea, with very little respite, for near twenty years: his correct knowledge of our coasts, with the tides, and every particular of our coasting trade, was obtained, not from ever having been a smuggler, but having in the early part of his life, been employed in fishing vessels that came over to the coast of England and Scotland; and his knowledge was improved to a perfection scarcely credible, by his being in the beginning of the late and present wars, in a small privateer that kept constantly close in with our coast.
The trade from London to Berwick in the Smacks, were his favourite objects, not only from the value of their cargoes, but because they required only a few hands to manage them, and were besides almost sure, from their good sailing, to escape our cruisers, and get in safety to the ports of France or Holland. He was equally well acquainted with the Baltic, and coal trade: if collies he was averse to take possession of, unless the wind was fair for France, on account of being encumbered with prisoners, and besides parting with his own men. He has even, on some occasions, been averse to them when loaded, when he had more valuable game in view. The Baltic fleet was the immediate object of his present cruise, and his station was to keep in the latitude of Flamborough Head, out of sight of land, and he had ascertained the time of their arrival on his cruising ground to a day; this led him to quit Dunkirk sooner than he would otherwise have done, as it was his intention to bring 200 men to sea in his vessel: the difficulty he found, under the present system of France, to procure men, led him to send a confidential officer of the privateer to Holland for that purpose, and he is yet there; but Blanckeman was so fearful of losing his prey, that he put to sea without him, having collected about 50 men, of all countries, from the different neutral ships, and cleared the jails in Dunkirk.
He was returning from his cruise sooner than he intended, on account of the strong easterly wind, which was unfavourable to his getting prizes in; and also in hopes to find his First Lieutenant arrived from Holland with the men, when he intended putting to sea again without loss of time.
When we consider the influence and means the riches of this man gave him in fitting out his vessel, and getting her manned, with her force and superior sailing, added to his knowledge of our trade and coasts, we cannot but hail his capture as a most fortunate event to the commercial interests of this country, which must have suffered materially, during the winter, from his depredations.
It is a circumstance, also, in which we have much to rejoice, that he fell in with the Cruiser, which is, perhaps, the only vessel in those seas that could have come up with him. It is worthy remark, that during the long and anxious chase, the masters of the English captured vessels, who, with 20 English seamen, were in the privateer's hold, in close confinement, expressing their fears that the English vessel in chase, would not come up with Blanckeman, as they had before run from every thing they saw with great ease, when one of them replied, "I have little hope, indeed, unless it should fortunately be the Cruiser, for she sails like a devil."
We cannot convey to our readers, an adequate idea of the feelings of those our unfortunate countrymen—the horror of a French prison before their eyes! of being separated from all that was dear to them, with the alternate hopes and fears excited by what they heard going on upon deck, forms a most interesting picture of their anxious sufferings. At one time they heard them cutting away their boat, and trimming ship, sawing down the gunnels, &c. to make her sail faster; this was considered a good symptom, but the next moment destroyed this hope, by hearing the people on deck say, "now we leave her." When the topmasts broke, it was a joyful sound to these poor fellows; but this was succeeded by a report that crushed all their hopes; some one on deck called out, "she has passed us; now cut away our cable, clear the wreck, and all hands come up to make sail:" a few minutes after, however, they saw the Frenchmen begin to lash up their bags; this they knew to be a sure forerunner of their liberty, and immediately heard the Cruiser hail, and order him strike; they could contain their joy no longer, and a hearty and heartfelt huzza, burst forth spontaneously from all, as this crowned their hopes, and confirmed their liberty.
The chase continued near nine hours, in which both vessels ran more than ninety miles. The wind freshened considerably during the latter part of the chase, and the Cruiser lost most of her studding-sail booms, her main-top-gallant-mast, and fore-top-sail yards, and had at one time four feet water in her hold, from the quantity of water she had shipped.
Le Contre Amiral Magon, was built by Blanckeman's Brother, who is a shipwright at Dunkirk, about two months ago; and nothing can prove stronger the want of seasoned oak in France, than the declaration made by Blanckeman himself, that he was obliged to send 200 miles, to collect as much seasoned wood as would build this vessel, being determined she should not be built of fir or green wood, but of the best materials that could be procured in France.—She is admirably well put together, well found in stores, provisions, &c.
MASTER BETTY!
USUALLY CALLED THE YOUNG ROSCIUS.
This Theatrical Phenomenon, who had so long excited the astonishment of the different audiences before which he performed, on the probationary theatres of England and Scotland, has at length been emboldened to hazard the wonderful reputation he had acquired, by submitting it to the severe scrutiny of the London critics. He has passed through the ordeal, and has come out with new eclat and brilliancy. We have not noticed any of the various criticisms on his performances at Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bath, &c. but now that we find his extraordinary merits fully ascertained by the applause he lately received in Covent-Garden, we have no fear that any of our readers will find an article tedious, which goes into a minute analysis of his surprising performance; we therefore copy from the London Morning Chronicle the following critique on his first appearance on the London boards.
It would not be easy to convey to the mind of a dry mathematician or a sour puritan the anxiety that was felt to witness the performance of Saturday evening. Thousands, willing to give any money to be admitted, remained at home in despair. Others, more adventurous, sallied forth before mid-day, and patrolled in the neighbourhood of Covent-Garden, ready to take their post upon any appearance of a crowd. The avenues to the pit and galleries began to fill about two, and in little more than an hour a greater number had assembled than the house could contain. Curiosity being often in the inverse ratio to strength, not a few of the fair sex were found mixed with the multitude, in defiance of heat, pressure, and broken limbs. The doors were opened exactly at five. We have not heard that any serious accident took place, notwithstanding the violence of the struggle which ensued. Several times the torrent was like to bear down all opposition; but was pretty well repressed by means of bolts, bars, guards and constables. The pit was quite full in not many moments. A few seemed to have been admitted through the house, & more leaped over from the boxes. After the pit was crowded there was a great number of persons in the front boxes in their way thither. As the purpose for which they had been let in had become impossible, they were asked to withdraw. Instead of complying, they squatted themselves down, and kept possession for the remainder of the evening in spite of all the intreaties and menaces employed to eject them. Fainting fits, cries of murder, and blustering quarrels amused the attention of the audience till the period when the performance was to begin. The house now made a very brilliant figure. There was a rich display of beauty and fashion on all sides, and every countenance was animated by expectation.
The moment at last arrived for the pretended Achmet to be produced before Barbarossa . Master Betty walked in with an air the most easy, dignified and modest. He received the greeting of the audience with symptoms of sensibility, but without any embarrassment. His looks were inexpressibly prepossessing. He is taller than most boys of his age, and his joints at the same time are firmly knit, and his limbs extremely well proportioned. His countenance cannot yet be marked by the deep lines of thought; but it is open, ingenuous, and expressive. The manner in which he presented the ring to the tyrant, and recounted the story of Selim's murder, was a sufficient pledge of his qualifications as an actor. Such was our amazement at the point of discipline to which this stripling has been brought, that we know not how to utter our own feelings, or to do justice to his merit, without running into hyperbole.—We will venture, nevertheless, to state, that he is to our apprehension the greatest master in the mechanical department of the art we have at any time seen. He treads the stage with the greatest dignity, and can vary his step in every possible way, from the stately strut to the abrupt pace of hurry and consternation. His attitudes are bold, correct, and graceful. Whether bowing as a slave, or command-
ing as a prince; whether aiming a blow at the usurper, or trying to bring back his mother to life, he was still in a posture at once striking and elegant. His action was at times rather redundant, and did not correspond entirely with the sentiment; but in general it was chaste and appropriate, and seemed the unpremeditated effect of mental impulse. None but the vulgar will suppose that all this is the gift of nature, or comes by inspiration. It might as well be supposed, that, without any instruction, he might be an adept at chess, or go through the manual and platoon exercise much better than any fugle man. He must have been long and laboriously drilled. Now, however, from the combined effect of genius and study, he has reached that high degree of art which hides the art that is employed. We were chiefly afraid of his failure in London on the score of voice. This turns out to be one of the particulars in which he most excels. He was heard distinctly in the remotest corner of the house. His articulation is uncommonly just and accurate, which is of much more consequence than strength of lungs. His voice, however, is in itself very powerful, and susceptible of great variety of modulation. It is necessarily deficient in sharp tones to express the angry passions, but it is sweet, plaintive, and mellifluous. Considering that this was his first effort in a large building, he managed it well; though he will know in future, that it is not necessary for him to keep it so constantly at the top of its compass.
To these general observations we have only to add, that his bye-play is inimitable. He is completely absorbed in the business of the scene. He listens with as great attention when unobserved, as when he is immediately addressed. Never once does he coquet with the audience, or look about with a vacant stare. Every thing which he hears, every thing which he sees, produces the effect upon him that might be expected in real life.
That he should be competent to comprehend and delineate the great characters of Shakespeare we must still be permitted to doubt. His appearance in Richard III. Othello , or Lear must be quite ludicrous, and to put him into them at present would be to profane these divine compositions. But he looked the part of Achmet well, and the illusion was completely kept up. He has nothing either to say or to do which is palpably inconsistent with a youth of his years and of his frame. Nor does Achmet require any great share of discrimination, so that we really believe that it has scarcely ever been represented better. The principal passions to be portrayed are filial piety, indignation, and revenge, which may each be supposed to animate the infant bosom. Love unfortunately now and then intervenes and contends for mastery. Betty appeared to have a thorough conception of what he had to do.—In the first interview with Barbarossa , he puts on, very happily, the servility, cruelty, and baseness, of the hired assassin; at the same time showing evidently, that Achmet different was his real disposition. The discovery of himself to Othman was managed with great delicacy. He at first triumphed in the murder with savage ferocity; by and by he could with difficulty contain his honest transports upon hearing himself praised and lamented.
Selim is yet alive!
he spoke as if fearful to break the news too suddenly; and his accent in
What! like this!
as he shewed the scar, imparted the idea that he was pleased with his preservation, chiefly because he thus rejoiced the heart of an old adherent to his house.—When he proceeded to reveal the terrible object of his visit to Algiers, there was a solemnity in his utterance, and a resoluteness in his face, which gave a high notion of his heroism, and created much alarm for his safety. Nothing but a present sense of the wrongs he had suffered, could justify the eagerness with which he exclaimed—
Ere morning shines,
This, Othman—this—shall drink the Tyrant's blood!
The first scene in the third act is a very difficult one, and we do not think he succeeded in it. Selim , in rescuing Barbarossa's daughter from captivity, is supposed to be deeply smitten with her charms; he makes his love subordinate to his revenge, but it costs him many a painful effort. Upon being unexpectedly recognised by Irene , as he passed through the palace, he has a severe struggle between tenderness and discretion. Under this our debutant did not at all seem to writhe. He treated the poor girl like a cast mistress whom he was very sorry to meet, and to whom he said a few fine things just to stifle her reproaches. The interview, which might be rendered very affecting, passed off coldly and heavily. This very circumstance exalts the lad's merit, for he might have been taught to ape the amorous passion as well as any other. Exceptio formis regulam . However, when he spurns at the advice of Othman to fly from the dangers that were gathering around him, he reached a still higher degree of excellence than in any previous passage. The idea of leaving his helpless mother "a prey to cruelty and lust," seemed to inspire him with horror, and he eagerly turned from it to the sweeter prospect of revenge. He declared his determination to lurk in the palace for the protection of his mother, and the chastisement of her oppressor, with an earnestness that must surely have arisen from a momentary belief that he was in reality the character he personated, and that every thing depended with him upon the events of the coming night. Nothing was ever more exquisite than his delivery of the lines—
And, should he meditate a deed so vile, I'll hover o'er him like an unseem pestilence And blast him in his guilt.
When introduced into the presence of Zaphira , he had only to display that dutiful affection for a parent, which is, no doubt, predominant in his own mind. When he cried out—
O powerful Nature, thou wilt sure betray me!
it seemed the utmost exertion of prudence only, that prevented him from running into his mother's arms and claiming all the caresses due to a son restored from the grave. His exultation was heartfelt in finding her still virtuous, and resolved to withstand all the solicitation and threats that could be devised to ruin her. When Barbarossa suspects the deceit and is ready to stab him, he eluded the blow with astonishing coolness, presence of mind, and outward sincerity. But it was in the end of the fourth act that his powers shone out with peculiar lustre. The excuse was extremely well feigned for coming into apartment; as his mother was now in greater danger he was less careful to wrap himself up in his disguise. He made the pass at Barbarossa as one stung to madness, yet a novice in the ways of blood. When detected he appeared indifferent about the punishment that awaited him, and solely to regret that his purpose was frustrated. When he threw open his slave's dress and discovered the ensigns of royalty, he said, with all the energy we have heard in the famous exclamation of Zanga —"Know, then, 'twas I."
Here me tyrant! while with voice More terrible than thunder I proclaim— That he who aimed the dagger at thy heart— Is Selim !
The distress of his mother inflicts a pang upon him beyond the power of Barbarossa . What he felt, however, in seeing her lifeless was light compared with his agony when to save her she was about to sacrifice herself. We do not at any time recollect to have witnessed a finer outburst of passion than when he
reproached her for her weakness, and swore not to survive her disgrace.
What, doom thyself The guilty partner of a murderer's bed, Whose hands yet reek with thy poor husband's blood?
To be the mother of destructive tyrants, The curses of mankind! By heaven, I swear, The guilty hour that gives thee to the arms Of that detested murderer, shall end This hated life!
Having confirmed her resolution, and taken a last embrace, he walked off to torture and execution with an elevation of mein , as if the bitterness of his fate were now over, and he despised the impotent malignity of his destroyer. In the last act he was unequal. He taunted Barbarossa with sufficient acuteness of sarcasm; but in the visit from Irene he did not betray that emotion which might have been expected at the moment of eternal separation, and when there was no longer any reason why he should suppress or restrain the impulses of his heart. He again broke forth, however, from beneath this cloud, and finished his course with splendour. The signal that his friends were assailing the palace set his soul on fire: his love of life returned, his hope of glory was revived, and his thirst for revenge was tenfold inflamed.—He strove to free himself from the wheel as if his strength were increased with his inclination; and on being liberated by his friends, he few out brandishing his sword, seemingly terrified that the usurper might fall by another hand.
Throughout he delivered the text with great precision, and was not once obliged to the assistance of the prompter. Far from considering that his memory was burthened, he introduced most of the lines marked with inverted commas as usually omitted. He by this means several times wrought powerfully upon the sympathy of the audience, and essentially heightened the effect of the scene. Those who were present will not soon forget the pathos with which he concluded the admonitions he pretended to bear from Selim to his mother, in the words
And then he wept as I do.
We need scarcely now observe, that Master B. received every mark of admiration, and almost of idolatry. The most profound and death-like silence prevailed when he was to speak, and as soon as he had finished the house rung with successive peals of applause. Not a few showed their approbation by the less noisy, but more flattering tribute of a tear. At the conclusion of every act, several persons not contented with what could be done with their feet and hands, mounted the benches, waved their hats round their heads, and called out huzza ! as if they had succeeded at an election in bringing in their favourite candidate. Those who remained silent and sullen, we are persuaded, must have been either such as had no hearts to feel, or who had taken up an opinion from which they were resolved not to recede, or who were under the influence of jealousy on their own account, or that of their friends. When the novelty has passed away, we make no question but this astonishing creature will retain a great share of his popularity. He has real, genuine, sterling talents. It is said by his friends that he will yet appear to greater advantage, and that the faults to be discerned in this performance arise entirely from the monotony, heavy, declamatory character of Achmet .
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
The ship Java , Lander , 115 days from Tanque-bar , arrived at Salem the 18th ult. spoke, in lat. 33, long. 67, schooner Maryland Mary , Newell , 33 days from St. Bartholomews for this port; had sprung a leak, experienced severe weather on the coast, and bore away for Bermuda .
The Susannah , Wrigley , from New-Orleans ; the Nubby , Cranel , from Massachusetts ; the Duncan , Gibson , from New-York ; the Cornelia , Thrasher , from Portland ; and the St. Andrew , Pratt , from Charleston ; had arrived at Liverpool , Nov. 23.
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Friday the 8th day of February next, will be
Sold at Publick Auction, THE AMERICAN BRIG PETERSBURG,
Burthen about 155 tons, on a credit of three and four months. Notes with approved indorsers will be required. The Petersburg , is a new vessel having only performed one voyage. For further particulars apply to
ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. January 23. tds 362
AUCTION.
BY JAMES TAYLOR, Jun.
At Mr. PENNOCK'S WHARF—Gosport.
On Saturday 9th, at 11 o'clock, for the benefit of the Underwriters,
45 Hogsheads TOBACCO.
Damaged on board the ship Maria , Captain Hatton .—Also, A CABLE.—Terms Cash. February 6. 395
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Have received per Sloop Charles , Captain Gardner , from Nantucket , and offer for sale,
1000 Gallons winter strained Sperm OIL.
2000 do. Whale do.
PHINEHAS DANA & CO.
LOST,
From along-side the said Sloop , a Boat 14 feet long, with yellow sides. A generous reward will be given to any person who will return her to Capt. Gardner , at the end of Campbell's wharf . February 6. tf 399
FOR SALE,
1800 Bushels Black-Eyed PEAS—a float. 40 Bbls. Alexandria Pilot and Navy BREAD.
BALLS & DANJOU. February 6. tf 396
The Subscribers have for Sale,
100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO.
105 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM.
30 Hogsheads CLARET.
200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR.
300 do. Prime PORK.
C. & F. WHITTLE. February 6. tf 397
CLAYED SUGARS.
Received by the Schooner Five Sisters , from Martinique , 55 Hogsheads White and Brown Clayed SUGARS. For sale by
J. GALWEY,
WHO HAS ALSO ON HAND, A few Pipes COGNAC BRANDY. Febr ary 6. tf 398
NOTICE.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS FARNAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co.
PHINEHAS DANA. January 2. tf 320
FOR SALE,
120 Hogsheads of old Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO.
MOSES MYERS. December 19. tf 291

NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. All those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given. MARTIN FISK.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE,
 50 Barrels new Beer, Boston Inspection.  28 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar.  20 do. Second do. do.  Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls.  12 Peps Bourdeaux Brandy.  Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes and quarter casks.  20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each.  20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 
 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2.  50 do. Mould Candles.  50 do. Dips do.  20 do. Spermaceti do.  150 do. Brown Soap.  50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use.  50 Casks do. in good shipping order.  50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each.  6 do. Glass Tumblers.  50 Kegs Butter, for family use.  200 Reams Wrapping Paper.  100 do. Writing do.  150 do. Printing do.  150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. 
 50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d.  6 do. Flooring Brads.  Tacks of different sizes.  30 Bags of Pimento.  15 do. White Ginger in the Root.  30 lbs. Nutmegs.  10 do. Mace.  40 do. Cinnamon.  50 do. Cloves.  100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo.  10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre.  Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 
 5000 lbs. Copperas.  1000 do. Alum.  500 Bags Parent Shot.  50 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder.  15 M. Gun Flints.  100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each.  50 Bolts Oznaburgs.  Seine Twine.  50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil.  30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes.  Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds.  100 Sides Soak Leather.  20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed.  10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality.  Morocco Skins of all kinds. 
 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots.  1 do. do. do. Shoes.  2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips.  20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes.  130 Italian Straw Carpets.  100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones. 
ALSO, A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 230
FOR SALE,
 London Particular Madeira Wine, in Pipes, Hds. and Quarter Casks.  50 Pipes real Holland Gin.  A few Puncheons Antigua, and Grenada Rum.  A few Pipes Spanish, and French Brandy.  Brown Sugar in Barrels, Tierces, and Hogsheads.  A few Bags Black Pepper.  50 Barrels Northern Beef.  84 do. Virginia do.  200 do. Pork, &c. &c. 
ROBERT GIBSON. January 14. tf 330
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
 20 Puncheons West-India Rum.  7 do. old Jamaica do.  5 Pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy.  10 do. Spanish do.  15 do. do. do.  4 Half Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE.  2 Qr. Casks, }  4 Half Qr. do. }  25 Hogsheads Muscovado Sugars.  20 Qr. Casks Sherry Wine.  15 Pipes Holland Gin.  100 Barrels Superior.  78 do. Fine, } RICHMOND FLOUR. 
A. MACLURE. January 11. tf 334
FRESH RAISINS.
A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS.
For Sale by MARTIN FISK. January 11. tf 336
The Subscriber intending to carry on the LUMBER BUSINESS extensively in all its various branches, has taken into partnership with him Mr. RICHARD J. COX. No pains will be spared to give general satisfaction, in which it is hoped they will be able to succeed, being provided with hands and lighters for the purpose of delivering lumber along side of vessels in any part of the harbour. This part of the business will be conducted under the firm of RICHARD J. COX & CO. The subscriber carries on his other business as usual, storage on the lowest terms.
JOHN COX. January 7. 1m 327
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE.  1,000 do. TAR.  100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and  8 Pipes of BRANDY. 
Gilliat & Machinder. November 5. tf 222
NORFOLK DRAW-BRIDGE COMPANY.
THE Directors have this day declared a Dividend of five per cent, on the Capital Stock for the half year, which will be payable to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives, after the 14th February next. 350 WILLIAM CAMMACK, Treasurer.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A WET NURSE.
To whom liberal wages will be given—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. January 4. tf 326
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber at Gosport, a parcel of choice JAMAICA RUM, Just arrived in the George. John Cox. December 19. tf 294
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, Cagings, 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 rent 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 Potomack. August 23. tf
JUST LANDED,
From the Brig ANN MARIA, William B. SUGGS, Master, from MADURA, A PARCEL OF CHOICE WINES,
 Put up by the House of OLIVIERI, &c.  5 Pipes Brazil Madeira, Assorted in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, the greater part being fit for immediate use.  5 do. do. 4 do.  20 do. London Particular, 3 do.  20 do. do. Vintage 1803.  10 do. London Market, do. 
ON HAND ALSO,
 MADEIRA WINE, of a former importation.  40 Pipes Holland Gin.  50 Puncheons Antigua Rum.  200 Gin Casks.  150 Jugs, and 24 Casks Dutch Linseed Oil.  4 Boxes assorted Dutch Paper.  1 do. Quills.  1000 lbs. Sheathing Paper.  20 Casks assorted Nails.  75 Barrels Ship Bread.  20 Hogsheads Petersburg New Tobacco.  700 Barrels Turpentine.  50 do. Rosin.  200 Gallons Spirits Turpentine.  44 Barrels Carga and Mess Pork.  50 do. New-York Prime Beef. 
The whole will be sold very low, and on long credit, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO DAILY LOOK FOR
100 Puncheons Windward Island Rum. AND WILL SELL BILLS ON LONDON, PHILADELPHIA, AND NEW-YORK. January 2. eplm 319
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 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
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Alma, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, 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, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour 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-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son.
July 17. 28w 12m. 1
 50 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM.  150 Barrels prime NEW YORK, } PORK.  300 do. CAROLINA, }  150 Half Barrels CRACKERS.  50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO.  45 do. CLARET.  5 Barrels COCOA.  12 Cases NOYEAU.—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. 
November 6. tf 218
CASH FOR
Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading. November 6. tf 218
LANDING THIS DAY
From the Schooner Susan, from Jamaica, on New-York's Wharf, Fifty Three Puncheons RUM.
For sale by Moses Myers. December 19. tf 296
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFEL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE AND FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
LIVERPOOL SALT. The Cargo of the Brig Catharine, now lying at New-York's Wharf, for sale by Moses Myers. December 19. tf 297
 13,000 Bushels Isle May SALT—a Boat.  150,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR.  340 Pipes of 4th proof Spanish BRANDY.  50 do. Valencia WINE.  10 do. Cognac BRANDY.  180 do. Bell Holland GIN.  100 Casks do. do.  1200 Empty GIN CASES.  40 Hogsheads, } CLARET, Choice Quality.  50 Casks, }  20 Pipes, } London Particular Madeira WINE.  10 Hogsheads, }  10 Qr. Casks, }  200 Pieces Russia SHEETING.  260 do. Ravens DUCK.  75 do. Holland do.  100 Barrels Boston BEEF.  50 do. PORK. 
For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by Moses Myers. November 26. tf 290
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour.
An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 15. tf 326
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from BORNEMARK, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Casks, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
FOUND, By a Negro Boy in the Street, A Fifty Dollar BANK NOTE,
The owner by describing the same, may have it again by paying the expence of this advertisement, on application at this office. Jan. 2. 324
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company,
(For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit,
 24 Piles 38 feet long, 12 by 12  48 do. 46 do. do.  40 do. 56 do. do.  42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14  200 Braces, 11 do. 6 by 14  180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 9  300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14  118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14  1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6  17500 Superficial feet of 3 inch plank, in 30 do. 
The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—or they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line.
The Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.—The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 31. tf 315
NOW LANDING
On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN, Capt. Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 237
ANTIGUA RUM.
TO-MORROW WILL BE LANDED, On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the brig Albert, Capt. Webb, 105 Puncheons Choice ANTIGUA RUM, which is offered for sale, on very moderate terms, by HARRISON ALLMAND.
ON HAND ALSO, 70 Hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 50 Barrels Loaf do. And a few Hogsheads Molasses. January 14. 1m 330
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE,
100 hogsheads prime old Petersburg and Richmond TOBACCO. C. & F. Whittle. December 12. 278
WILL BE LANDED TO-MORROW,
From on board schooner Mohawk, 175,000 lb. PRIME COFFEE, FOR SALE, BY WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO Jan. 21. 9 353
JOHN C. NIE MEYER,
Has received in addition to his former assortment of
GERMAN GOODS,
45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback,
 Platillas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowless and Creas of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Mattresses, Bed Bouts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempen Hessian, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheeting and light Canvas.  ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddlers, black Satin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Che p Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippets of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, 1 case superior Quills, &c.  Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Mustard. 8 bales Cloths, Blankets, Cautings, &c. Andrusons, Waffairon, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Seeds of all kinds, Table matts, & Straw plates, Suspeniders of the best kind, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Fifes, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bows and Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. ALSO, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, 50 do. good quality St. Jago do. 120 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. 250 M. com cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 case superior Quills, &c. 
I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5. tf 273
ANTIGUA RUM.
THIS DAY, Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner General Pakenham, Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. & F. Whittle. October 32. tf 189
LEVIN DORSEY;
At the corner of Fayette and White Water-Streets, Town-Point 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. Astronomical Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Rocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affiant. 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-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundery, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 53 
FOR SALE,
 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM.  15 do. GRENADA do.  5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN.  20 do. COUNTRY do.  12 do. FRENCH BRANDY.  2 do. ALICANT do.  22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE.  10 do. do. MALAGA do.  PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles.  6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. 
Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
FOR SALE,
ONE OR MORE OF THOSE
FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSES,
Lately built by the Subscriber on Maxwell's Wharf. The goodness of the materials, the fidelity of the workmanship, and the pains which have been taken to secure them against fire from without, must render them an object to the Commission interest. The wharf has been newly repaired, and is in excellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to merchants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms enquire of the subscriber. J. K. READ. December 14. tf 281
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 Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
New-York Superfine FLOUR,
727 Barrels, 48 Half do.—for Sale by MOSES MYERS. January 16. tf 248
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.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance