Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-12-04 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4, 1805.
[NO. 61.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS, FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Julia, Capt. Vickery, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels SALT.
For Charter, to a Port in France, The Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery—burthen 364 hogheads, in complete order, and will be ready to receive a cargo in twenty days.
The Ship PORTLAND, Capt. CALLENDER, is also offered for Charter to a Port in France; she will carry 315 hogheads, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
Who have for Sale, 100 Bales Upland COTTON, of a good quality. 314
FOR LONDON, The Ship SHEPHERDESS, R. WILLS, Master. 250 hogheads of Tobacco will be taken on freight, if immediate application is made to James Taylor, Jun. 315
FOR NEW-YORK, The Schooner WILLIAM, William Lecato, Master. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or Thomas H. Parker. 316
FOR BOSTON, The fast sailing new Schooner EAGLE, Daniel Haven, Master: Burthen 85 tons—will sail in four or five days—For freight or passage, apply to Martin Fisk.
Who has this day landing from said Schooner, 100 Bbls. Prime PORK, 50 do. do. BEEF, 10 half bbls. NEATS TONGUES, 12 kids with Rounds of BEEF, 300 boxes old BROWN SOAP, 100 do. MOULD CANDLES, 4, 5, and 6 the lb. 25 do. SPERMACETI do. 125 kegs BUTTER, of the first quality, for family use. 75 boxes CHOCOLATE, 50 quarter casks Malaga WINE, 10 hhd. N. E. RUM, 50 boxes CHEESE, of the first quality for family use, 25 do. Cotton and Wool CARDS, assorted, 10 do. hot pressed Playing CARDS, 10 cases Dutch Glass TUMBLERS, 100 straws each, 50 casks 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, and 10d CUT NAILS, 20 chests Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 500 lbs. Spanish flout. Indigo, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves and Cinnamon. A quantity of Sole Leather, Calfskins, and Boot Legs, 5000 pair mens', womens' and boys shoes, suitable for the approaching season.
ALSO, A few pipes old COGNAC BRANDY of a superior quality. 306
WANTED, A VESSEL, burthen 200 tons, for the West-Indies. Richard Bence. 300
Jamaica and Nevis RUM. Now landing from on board the Schooner Hope, capt. Sprague, from Jamaica, and Sloop Patty, capt. Boyer, from Nevis, 170 hhd. Jamaica, } RUM. 45 hhd. Nevis, } For Sale by William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS The Sloop PATTY for Charter, she carries 400 barrels flour, and will be ready to receive a cargo in two days. William Pennock. 289
For Liverpool, The good fast sailing Ship FREDONIA, Nathaniel Richardson, Master, burthen 250 hogheads.—For freight or passage, apply on board at Newton's wharf, or to Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale on board the Schooner Margaret Tingey, 1800 Bushels Liverpool SALT. William Pennock. 277
FOR LONDON, The new fast sailing Ship CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, Master, burthen 356 tons.—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the Master on board, or to William Dickson. 278
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, THE GOOD BRIG TWO BROTHERS, Peter S. Hartshorne, master, burthen 200 tons.—Apply to William Hartshorne, Jun. 182
For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners. C. & F. WHITTLE.
A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1. tf 248
For Bordeaux, (To sail by the 15th inst.) The Brig CATHARINE, Capt. JOHN CHILTON.—For passage only, apply to the Master on board, or THOMAS WILLOCK. 249
FOR LONDON, The Ship SUFFOLK, John Bryant, Master, Having two thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail in all this month. For freight of the balance, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the captain on board, William Mackenzie, & Co. of Richmond, or John Mackenzie, & Co. 243
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The American Brig VIRGINIA, Captain S. HILL. Burthen about 200 hogheads—Having a part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken upon a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, BURR STONES AND PLASTER PARIS, received per said Brig from Cherbourg. October 28. tf 233
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LOUING.— Burthen 330 hogheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Louing, or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, CONSISTING OF ABOUT 5,500 Bushels LISBON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 133
FOR SALE, 90 Tons LOGWOOD, 20,000 Feet MAHOGANY, 2000 Feet Mahogany BOARDS, 150 Hogheads Richmond TOBACCO, afloat. Apply to John Granbery.
Who offers for Rent, A DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated near Boush-street, lately occupied by Col. Davies. December 2. tf 317
JOHN KING, (Late Assistant to Gilliat and Mackinder,) Respectfully informs his friends and the publick in general, that he has commenced business in the Store, next to Mr. W. B. Lamb's Vendue Office, where he has for Sale, a small but handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Paper. December 2. tf 318
BANK OF VIRGINIA. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday, the 6th January. Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors. KNOW all men by these presents, that of do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors, of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could, were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year Signed and delivered in the presence of
Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends. KNOW all Men by these presents, that of do hereby constitute and appoint lawful attorney, for and in name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may grow due on shares to belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In Witness whereof have set hand and seal this day of in the year Sealed and delivered in the presence of 319
OFFICE OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT, Norfolk, November 29, 1805, WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at Sixty Days, or Bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. 313
FOR RENT, That beautiful SEAT near Portsmouth, called THE COTTAGE, It may be had with or without the Farm annexed, which, in point of fertility, is equal to any land in the lower country—Some farming utensils, and a negro or two may be also had. A STORE-HOUSE, near the Market in Portsmouth, is for rent.—Enquire of William Leigh. 310
EDENTON ACADEMY. The Publick are respectfully informed that Edenton Academy is again opened under the direction of Mr. Freeman; it is presumed, not subject to future derangement from the absence of the Instructors—Every possible exertion will be made to render the Institution worthy the patronage of a discerning publick. Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Elocution, Arithmetick, Geography, the use of the Globes, Rhetoric, Logic, Metaphysics, the elements of ancient and modern History, the Latin, Greek and French Languages, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, &c. will be taught with the greatest diligence. Strict attention will be paid to the morals of the Students, the apartment of the Young Ladies visited, and their education and deportment attended to by the principal of the Academy. Edenton, November 18th, 1805. N.B. A Lecture on some Moral or Religious subject will be delivered to the Students, at the Court-House, on every succeeding Sunday, unless some Clergyman should appear to perform Divine Service. 308
The Subscribers offer for Sale, The CARGO of the Sloop, Lark, capt. Davis; consisting of Merchantable Boards & Spruce Spars. ALSO, 65 Barrels Prime PORK, landing on Maxwell's wharf, from New-York, and 3 hogheads Old London Particular MADEIRA WINE, fit for immediate use. PHINEHAS DANA, & Co. 304
FOR RENT, (And possession given the 1st day of October,) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Prowett. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. 184
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL SELL The STOCK OF GOODS, he has at present on hand, on moderate terms, if immediate application is made—a credit of two, three, and four months will be given for approved negotiable notes.—The Store may be had along with the Goods. WM. B. BROWN. The amount of the Goods is insured in the Phoenix Fire-Office, London, which will be transferred. November 22. tf 298
TO RENT, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. 25
MUSEUM NATURÆ, Of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
THE liberality of a number of friends of the Arts and Sciences, in Norfolk, having enabled the undersigned to take a beginning with this Institution, he has taken the house and lot, formerly occupied by Mr. Riffaud as a publick garden, on the south side of the New Bridge, and feels confident that his labours and exertions will meet with ample encouragement from the liberal and enlightened communities of this, and of the neighbouring towns and counties. The institution will consist of a Botanical Garden, containing specimens of all the vegetable productions of this country, and furnished with green-houses, for all such exotic and rare plants, as may be procured from abroad, of a cabinet of Natural Curiosities, composed of indigenous and exotic Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Shells, Minerals, &c. scientifically classed and arranged, according to their various classes, orders, genera and species; and finally of a menage of all kinds of living Animals, Birds, Reptiles, &c. He takes the liberty of soliciting the aid and assistance of the Inhabitants of this State, for the speedy increase of the collections, by favouring his infant institution with all such natural productions and curiosities, as they may have in their possession, and have no particular use for: whether Animals, living or dead; Vegetables, or Minerals. Every object thus proffered, will be carefully preserved, with the name of the donor thereof; and will serve as a lasting proof of his taste and love for Arts and Science, and of his liberality towards the Institution. Subscriptions for the forwardness and increase of this undertaking, at the rate of 25 dollars, bearing interest at six per cent per annum, and to be reimbursed at the expiration of two years, are still solicited and received at the Museum; at the Book-Store of Messrs. A. C. Jordan, & co. and at Mr. Riffaud's, at Norfolk. Besides the interest of their money, the subscribers to these terms, have the privilege of visiting, at their pleasure, and free from all expenses, the Museum Nature, whereof they will be considered to be the founders and chief promoters. DELACOSTE. 295
Fresh Raisins, Malaga Wine, &c. TOMORROW will commence landing on our wharf, from on board the Schooner Maryland Mary, capt. Hewatt, from Malaga, her Cargo, consisting of 300 quarter casks Malaga WINE, 672 Boxes Muscatel RAISINS, 992 do. Bloom do. 108 Jars GRAPES, 49 Quarter barrels SUN RAISINS, 30 Sacks soft shell ALMONDS, 50 Quarter barrels FIGS, 45 Kegs ANCHOVIES—all fresh and in good order, for sale on liberal terms. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. 291
This Day landing at Commerce-street wharf, from on board the Schooner Sarah, capt. Parrot, from St. Bartholomews, 33 hhd. & 10 tierces St. Kitt's SUGAR, 31 do. Montserrat RUM. IN STORE, 300 bbls. PORK, and 80 bbls. BEEF, Norfolk Inspection. 70 do. New-York PORK, 8 Pipes London Particular Madeira WINE, 2 do. fourth proof BRANDY, 3000 wt. BLACK PEPPER, 1200 bushels Cadiz SALT, 50 Firkins fresh Shanadoah BUTTER—For Sale by James Dykes, & Co. 290
PRIME FLOUR, Made particularly for family use, just received by J. & W. Southgate. 283
The Subscribers offer for Sale, 31 Hhd. Prime Muscovado SUGAR, 21 Barrels Prime PORK, now landing on Marsden's wharf from on board the Schooner Weymouth, from N. York. ALSO, 6 Hogheads refined SUGAR, Received per Schooner Richmond, capt. Seaman, from New-York. Phinehas Dana, & Co. 285
40 Barrels New-York Prime PORK, Received per Schooner Rising States, Captain J. Newcomb. For sale by Phinehas Dana & Co. 190
FOR SALE, A very handsome SADDLE MARE, who goes well in harness—also, a SADDLE HORSE, remarkably easy in all his gaits.—Enquire at the Office of the Ledger. November 6. 2m 257
The CARGO of the Ship Eliza, Obediah Smith, master, from Bordeaux, will commence landing This Day on Newton's wharf, consisting of 440 Hogheads choice CLARET, 293 Casks do. do. 143 do. White WINE, 280 Boxes Fresh PRUNES of excellent quality, for Sale by Moses Myers. 287
TO RENT, The Warehouses at present occupied by James Heron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them. Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. 25
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL SELL The STOCK OF GOODS, he has at present on hand, on moderate terms, if immediate application is made—a credit of two, three, and four months will be given for approved negotiable notes.—The Store may be had along with the Goods. WM. B. BROWN. The amount of the Goods is insured in the Phoenix Fire-Office, London, which will be transferred. November 22. tf 298
TO RENT, (And possession given the 1st day of October,) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Prowett. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. 184
FOR RENT, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. 25
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL SELL The STOCK OF GOODS, he has at present on hand, on moderate terms, if immediate application is made—a credit of two, three, and four months will be given for approved negotiable notes.—The Store may be had along with the Goods. WM. B. BROWN. The amount of the Goods is insured in the Phoenix Fire-Office, London, which will be transferred. November 22. tf 298
TO RENT, (And possession given the 1st day of October,) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Prowett. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. 184
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st January next, or sooner if required, A convenient Dwelling House, with a spacious Garden, in the fields, leading to Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. James McKeunell.—For terms, application will be made to William Plume, & Co. 254
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 3 Hogheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—Also, 70 Hhd. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure. 48
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Holt's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
COCKE & SANFORD, No. 40. Main-Street. Have imported in the Brig Triton, from London, an extensive assortment of FASHIONABLE FANCY GOODS, Which they offer by Retail or Wholesale, at very moderate prices for prompt payment. October 18. 2m 215
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. ** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. 279
TO RENT, (And immediate possession given,) A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas Newton, Jun. Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's Wharf. 275
REMOVAL.
THOMAS LUMSDEN, Watch-Maker, &c. HAS removed from No. 3, Water-Street, to the Brick-House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hodges.—Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to merit a continuation of their patronage. October 23. 3M 227
NOTICE. THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. 201
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 129
TO RENT. THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Gilliat & Mackinder. Apply to Thomas Willock. 547
FOR RENT, (Possession whereof will be given the 1st of December,) The Three Story Fire-Proof WAREHOUSE on Maxwell's wharf, at present occupied by Mr. Allmand.—A Tenement on Town-Point, conveniently accommodated for the residence of a small family, possession may be had immediately—and the Dwelling-House, Wharf, Warehouse, and Lumber Yard in the town of Portsmouth, in the occupancy of Mr. Jordan Marchant.—The last mentioned property will be disposed of separately or together, and possession delivered on the 1st day of January next. John Nielson. 203
NEW BEEF. The Subscribers have just received and offer for sale, 100 Barrels NEW BEEF, Boston. Inspection. Phinehas Dana, & Co. 247

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 4, 1805.
RELATIONS WITH GREAT BRITAIN. We observed, upon very reputable authority, in our paper of Friday, that all our differences with Great Britain were accommodated. Upon this subject we have seen a letter from a member of Congress (a Federalist) stating that the conduct lately adopted by Britain, would certainly meet an early and decided attention, and that the Federalists would give their support to firm, but temperate measures.
To EDITORS.—The proprietor of every newspaper, must feel some pride in raising its value by all fair and honourable means, and must feel some resentment against all attempts, or acts, which, either from design or negligence in others, are calculated to lessen the value of his paper.
We have frequently had occasion to notice the uncandid conduct of the Editors of some inland papers, which we are accustomed to exchange with. It may not be improper in this place to remark, that (without making any comparison upon the general merits of papers) in the exchange, between the Editors of inland papers, and those of sea-ports, the advantage is greatly on the side of the former.
It is therefore not a little provoking to observe the conduct of some Editors, who are so uncandid, as very often to assign the intelligence first published in this paper to our neighbour, and at other times to divide it between us, under the head of "from the Norfolk Papers," two circumstances have made strong impressions upon our minds.
Having stated thus much, we shall never notice the subject again, except to discontinue the exchange of papers, with those who treat us with no civility nor candour.
DIED.—A few days since at Edenton, NATHANIEL ALLEN, Esquire, a very respectable citizen of that place, and a gentleman, whose uniform integrity, and high sense of honour, in the various and important concerns of life, in which he was engaged, secured him the esteem and respect of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
He was many years a representative to the General Assembly of North-Carolina, and was distinguished in his political character by a steady adherence to the principles of republicanism, as understood in 1776, and which equally comport with liberty, without anarchy; and restraint, without oppression.
Infallible cure of the Hooping Cough.
Dissolve a scruple of Salt of Tartar, in a gill of water, add 10 grains of Cochineal finely powdered; sweeten this with fine sugar; give to an infant the fourth part of a table spoonful four times a day; and from 4 upwards, a spoonful may be taken. The relief is immediate, and the cure in general within 5 or 6 days.
FROM THE FARMER'S CABINET.
Many farmers entertain an idea that no improvements in their profession can be attained by reading. Their prejudices on this head are unreasonable. Tho' reading, without practice, will never make a good farmer; yet reading joined to practice may, no doubt, be of great service.
Interesting experiments in husbandry, receipts for preventing the destruction of plants by insects, and information, general and particular, relating to the various branches of agriculture, might be circulated in the newspapers to great advantage.
Experiments should be thoroughly tried, and particularly described; otherwise we shall probably be able to obtain no useful information from their publication. One man will assert, that poor seeds, if they will but sprout, are equally good with plump ones to produce a crop; and to prove it, will give instances wherein good crops were raised from blasted rye, small potatoes, &c. But, to decide fairly on the matter, it should be known whether in these instances, the ground was not in better preparation than usual; and, especially it should be decided whether the practice of sowing poor seeds from year to year, does not occasion a gradual depreciation in the produce.
Mr. Cooper, of New-Jersey, in a short publication on this subject, but made some judicious remarks, which I could wish were more attended to. He seems to be thoroughly convinced, by a long course
of experience, that it is of very great importance, to cull the best seeds of every kind for planting; and that negligence in this respect is the general cause of degeneration in many kinds of produce. He has convinced me that attention to this subject would be repaid with interest.
Judicious observers (foreigners especially) have remarked as a capital and prevailing error among our farmers, the endeavouring to cultivate too much land. And one who will compare the product of a small farm near the sea ports, with the usual product of the same number of acres of like quality in the country, may be convinced that the remark is not without foundation.
I have noticed an agricultural report, published in a Rhode-Island paper some time last autumn, containing an account of the crops in that state for that year. The plan advocated by the writer, of publishing yearly reports concerning the crops in the different states, is well worthy of being adopted; & I hope some intelligent farmers will attend to the performance of it.
It is understood that a monthly publication, devoted to Medicine and Agriculture, is about to be commenced at Boston, by Mr. Daniel Adams. If properly conducted, it may afford information of much value at a small expense. Every friend to improvement and information will wish success to the undertaking.
BIOGRAPHY.
FROM THE LOUISIANA GAZETTE.
Biographical Sketch of the late Col. THOMAS BUTLER.
The character and actions of meritorious men, in all ages, have been read with pleasure. It is a tribute due to virtue to record the actions of those who are worthy of emulation. Our country is as long been at peace—war achievements and warlike men are almost forgotten; unless when a newspaper announces in a few lines, the death of some revolutionary chief—and the type has not been employed in recording the death of one more lamented than the late Col. Thomas Butler.
He commanded fort Fayette at Pittsburgh that year, when his name alone (for he had but few troops) prevented the deluded insurgents from taking the Fort. In 1797 he was named by president Washington as the officer best calculated to command in the State of Tennessee, when it was necessary to dispossess some citizens that had imprudently settled on the Indian lands; accordingly in May of that year he marched with his regiment from the Miami on the Ohio, and by that prudence and good sense that has ever marked his character through life, he, in a short time removed all difficulties, to the satisfaction of those concerned—as a firm and lasting proof of it, he holds the respect and esteem of all the virtuous men in the State.
The writer of this short biography does not wish to wound the feelings of the prosecutor of the deceased; he himself is old, and will soon have to pay the debt that Col. Butler has already paid. Comparison can then be made by the friends to virtue which of their walks in life were most worthy of imitation.
FROM THE BALANCE. COUNT RUMFORD.
It is extremely absurd and ridiculous, though not uncommon, for men to boast of ancestors whose talents they do not inherit, whose virtues they never
imitated, and whose memories they have tarnished by their follies and their vices. As well might a crow that should happen to be hatched in the nest of an Eagle, plume itself on the qualities of that royal bird. Never, indeed, does folly appear more contemptible, or vice more despicable, than the characters of men who had been exalted by their births: for by how much stronger have been their motives and greater their advantages to learn wisdom and practice virtue, by so much greater is the infamy that justly attaches to the foolishness of their conduct and the viciousness of their characters.
On the other hand, obscurity of parentage rather enhances than diminishes the merits of a great character. The man who from the humble vale of life, without patrimonial aids, and without the stimulating example of an illustrious ancestry, rises to eminence by the force of his talents and by his own laudable exertions, is worthy of the more honour in proportion to the greater difficulties he had to surmount.
Benjamin Thompson (better known to the world by the title of Count Rumford) was born in Massachusetts, not long after the middle of the last century. The little town of Woburn, near Boston, was the place of his nativity.
After a short residence at Cambridge, he settled in a town in New-Hampshire, that was then called Rumford, but is now known by the name of Concord, where he married Mrs. Rolfe, a wealthy widow.
While holding this commission under the British government, he discovered such a talent for planning improvements in military affairs, such an active enterprising mind, and such keen discernment as a practical philosopher, that his fame spread into foreign countries and reached the ear of the reigning Duke of Bavaria, who offered him a preferment in his service, which he accepted in 1784.
Raised by this prince to the rank of lieutenant general of horse, he soon signalized himself "by introducing a new system of order, discipline and economy among the troops under his command."
Count Rumford, since he left Bavaria, has spent the most of his time in Great Britain: where besides receiving the honour of knighthood, he has enjoyed a very uncommon share of publick and private respect.
Some particulars of Count Rumford, which are not here rehearsed, may be seen in the Rev. Samuel Miller's Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century—a book which but few persons will read with any due attention, without making some valuable addition to their store of knowledge.
NEW-YORK, November 25.
Extract of a letter from the captain of the ship Enterprize, of this port, to his owners, dated Halifax, Nov. 7, 1805.
The ships Enterprize, Eugenia, Hamilton, and Zulema, are all laid over for further proof, on the following points:—
1. Certificates of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the cargo. 2. Under what certificates the same was admitted to entry in the ports of France, whether under the foreign or reduced duties. What are the French laws upon this subject, and what limitations are imposed upon return cargoes. The ships are all going to be hauled to the wharf and discharged.
PHILADELPHIA, November 25.
It is due to the fair neutral trader, and the honest American Merchant and Underwriter, to give publicity to the following extract of a letter from Amsterdam, dated the 12th March, 1805.
Our East India Company has in contemplation to sell produce for exportation from Batavia in the year 1806, and to give directions that no other cargoes shall be delivered, but those for which she has contracted here—They are to consist of 1-2 of Coffee, at 5 1-2 s. India Currency; also, 1-4 Sugar, 1 2-3 and 1-4 Pepper, 6 1-4—Payable in ready money, when delivered at Batavia.
The contractors to give bail that said cargoes, after having touched in America or elsewhere, shall be sent for sale to this country, for account of the neutral owners; also to give bail that ships shall be sent from America, or other neutral countries, to carry from Batavia, the quantities of produce for which each contractor engages for account of neutral persons.
These are the probable conditions.—Some little alteration also in the prices may take place.—Our Company intends treating finally in some months, giving time that answers may be had from America. Should you incline to have a share of said contracts, we beg to let us have your order and instructions by the first opportunity.—REGISTER.
November 27.
Capt. Cady, of the ship Nancy, arrived at New-York on Monday from Liverpool, informs, that on the 4th of October, in the lat. of 49, 30, and long. 15, he passed through a French fleet of twenty sail of the line, six frigates and thirteen prizes, and was spoken by the frigate La Herminie, of 44 guns. Supposed they were from Cadiz bound into Brest, as they were steering for that port; and must have reached it in 48 hours, as the wind was fair. There can be but little doubt of the above being the French part of the combined fleet, from Cadiz.
This could not be the French fleet from Cadiz, as their sailing would have been known at Gibraltar when Captain Breck of the Moses Myers (arrived at Boston,) left that place the 5th October.
Ed. Led.
FROM HAYTI.
For the following interesting particulars relative to the situation of the American commerce to this empire we are indebted to the politeness of a respectable merchant of this city, who received it from a passenger in the Greyhound, bound to Baltimore, but captured off Monte-Christi.—He left Cape Francois the 25th of October, and informs, that the ship Mount Vernon, White, of this port, arrived off Cape Francois the 17th October.—A boat was sent on shore from her; but the complexion of affairs not comporting with the wishes of the supercargo, she proceeded on for the Bite, where she has since arrived in safety.
The schooner Highland, Capt. Locket, belonging to Alexandria, would leave Cape Francois about four days after the Greyhound, also the schooner Mary Ann, for New York.
The gentleman further informs, that with respect to the Hindostan, that it was the general opinion, that when she had discharged half her cargo, she would be permitted to sail with the remainder for the Bite—that her supercargoes stuck close to the Indigene merchant, night and day, and would not permit him to sell any thing before they knew to whom, and for what consideration.
LITERARY.—It is mentioned in the last New-Haven paper, that an epitome of the Columbian Dictionary is in the press—Its compiler is Noah Webster, Esq. The plan of altering the orthography has been relinquished, and the compiler has concluded "with respect to literature, what he has manfully avowed in the cause of politics, that the sturdy vigour of steady habits, is preferable to the sickly influence of restless innovation."
RICHMOND, November 29.
MR. DAVIS. Observing with astonishment in this day's Enquirer an unfounded and very illiberal censure on a majority of the Court of Appeals, it is thought expedient to take some notice of it, lest the baleful poison should produce the nefarious effect intended by the author.
The paragraph alluded to runs thus: "In the celebrated case of Marshall vs. Conrad, which we have lately detailed in our paper, Judge Lyons, the presiding member of the court, did not deliver himself at full length; but simply contented himself with concurring in opinion with Judges Fleming and Carrington. Three Judges, therefore, were in favour of allowing Mr. Marshall's claim to the rents in the town of Winchester; the venerable Judge Roane stood alone in his support of the rights of the people."
The writer of these remarks is persuaded that the people require nothing but true information, and the free exercise of their unbiased reflection, to form a correct judgment on the conduct of the servants of the public; but that as it may, no political consideration whatever ought to influence a court of justice in deciding the rights between citizen and citizen; and no motive of policy should induce a court to strain and torture a statute to discover an intention and meaning never contemplated by the legislature, in order to deprive a citizen of his justly acquired rights.
It will, no doubt, afford Mr. Ritchie great consolation to be informed of an incontestible fact, that two of our very able and venerable judges, who hold lots in the town of Winchester, and are consequently subject to pay an annual rent on them for ever, are of opinion that the judgement of the Court of Appeals is perfectly correct. [Virginia Gazette.]
CHARLESTON, November 23.
[The following papers were received from a gentleman resident in St. Mary's, who has arrived in this city. He states verbally, that the reason why the affidavits mentioned in the second piece, were not taken in time to be forwarded with the others, was, that as the men captured in the ship Esther, were still detained as prisoners, it was thought improper to take their depositions before they were released.] (City Gazette.)
Translated from the French Language.
This day, the 13th of November, 1805, I, the undersigned, captain of the French privateer Creole, as well in my own name, as in that of all and every one composing the crew of the privateer which I have the honour to command.
DECLARE, That having read in a public paper, dated at Charleston on the 5th instant, entitled "THE TIMES," a piece said to be a relation of an engagement between the privateer La Creole, and an English letter of marque ship called the Esther, and the injudicious apostrophy against an officer belonging to my privateer; I can no longer keep silence on this affair, particularly as he may be reckoned amongst those who do honour to the French.
On the second of November, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, nearly six leagues from the bar of Charleston, we saw two armed vessels which soon manifested themselves to be enemies, and assured their English colours, by firing about thirty cannon with balls in them. The weather being calm I could not effect a boarding. On the 3d, we had skirmishes through-out the day; the two vessels kept constantly within pistol shot of each other; the weather was still calm. The night from the 3d to the 4th was very thick and hazy; the fog dissipating, we discovered that the two vessels had separated. The fog again favouring us, I immediately manned the sweeps, (oars) and made all sail to board the largest; the other ship having discovered my intention, endeavoured to join the Esther; they both kept up a constant fire upon us, but principally the Esther. I continued my course until within musket shot; I then fired four guns, loaded with grape shot, ordered my musquetry to fire, and laid the Esther alongside to larboard; the enemy prevented the boarding for half an hour, but by aid of our musquetry we succeeded in lodging ourselves on the quarter-deck, which we maintained by a brisk fire from our small arms; this firing continued for nearly ten minutes. I then gave orders to charge with cutlasses, (à l'arme blanche) the rout of the enemy was then complete and their flag struck. The combat lasted nearly two hours and a half, forty minutes of which was face to face.
I immediately made preparations to follow the other vessel, which had taken to flight, but the time required to put my rigging in order favoured her escape.
I have regretted sincerely the loss of the captain of the Esther, who, I presume, was killed by our musquetry, at the moment we mounted on board. I cannot refuse him the testimonies of esteem which are due him; he defended his ship with the greatest bravery; it might even be said, with obstinacy.
As to the pretended order given by Robert Ross to make all the prisoners come upon deck that they

might be shot, it is absolutely false. I was one of the first who boarded the ship; as soon as the flag was struck, I made every person of my crew return before me on board of the privateer, to give chase to the other ship. Ross did not abandon me during the action nor after. I did not hear him give any order, and I would have punished him on the spot if I had heard him give one of any kind—on the contrary, I have nothing to give him but praises. In the action, he exhibited the greatest bravery, and what does him more honour, an inflexible coolness.
Two of our enemies even, are indebted to him for their lives.
In the heat of the engagement a young English boy, about twelve years of age, wild with fright, threw himself on board the privateer, one of my people pointed a musket at him, Robert Ross saw the child and the danger he was in, with one hand he turned aside the weapon, and with the other seized the child and threw him into the hold of the vessel, safe and sound.
At the moment on which we possessed ourselves of the quarter deck of the ship, a sailor who was close pressed, fell into the sea; Ross perceiving it immediately threw overboard an empty case to assist him in saving himself. Are these traits of an inhuman monster?
Robert Ross merits every kind of praise, he is worthy of being a republican, he has always testified to us the greatest love for his country, and if he is now with the French, it is only from that gratitude which he thinks is due to them for the assistance they gave to him and his countrymen, when they sought for their liberty against their oppressors.
Besides, Ross, when he embarked with us, declared that he was born in the United States of America, but that having fixed himself for more than five years in the Spanish territory, he had become the subject of his Catholic Majesty.
After the battle, Ross gave us a farther proof of his humanity; charged by me to attend the cure of the prisoners, and finding a great number wounded, he called the surgeon of the ship and directed him to dress the wounds of his countrymen; this he refused to do, saying that he was a prisoner; this want of humanity inflamed this worthy republican, he immediately told the surgeon, if he did not instantly fulfil the duties of his station he would blow out his brains.
As to the short swords, (daggers) with which we are reproached of having made use of in the action, they are the arms employed in boarding; the officers of the English navy wear them on shore.
It is with the greatest reason that we have to complain, that our enemy made use, during the engagement, of cut balls and small pieces of lead pointed.
On board the privateer La Creole, in the river opposite the town of St. Mary's.
P. BRUGMAN, Captain of the Creole.
I, the subscriber, do hereby certify, that yesterday evening, in company with others, I visited the ship Esther, and was present when the publication in the Times of the 5th inst was read; and the prisoners on board, viz. George Dennison, steward; John Passonac, gunner; Peter Wilson, seaman; and George Smith, cabin boy, were particularly interrogated relative to the conduct of capt. Ross during and since the engagement, when they in the most decided and positive terms declared, that every charge of cruelty and inhumanity therein contained is false, and that Ross was the cause of preserving several lives. Affidavits before one or two of the magistrates are intended to be taken, and published for the information of the publick as soon as convenient.
JOHN BOOG.
St. Mary's, 15th Nov. 1805.
FROM THE CHARLESTON TIMES.
AFFAIRS OF PERSIA.
FROM A LATE FRENCH PAPER.
ALEPPO, April 10.
We have learnt here from authentic correspondence, that the troops which Fathali Shah marched against the Russians, to force them to raise the siege of Erivan, have entirely accomplished their object: the Russians were forced to renounce their enterprises, and to fall back on Teflis. We are assured they have lost many men in the different battles which took place, and it appears that they will not try any more irruptions into the neighbouring provinces of Georgia, the bad success of their arms would discourage them. It is certain that their force has considerably diminished, being reduced at the utmost to seven or eight thousand men, which are scarcely sufficient to keep Georgia in obedience.
On the other hand, the Georgians, disappointed in their hopes, and better informed of the real intentions of the Russians, already feel the weight of their yoke, and regret that of the Persians. The number of discontented daily augment in the province and we expect sooner or later to see a general insurrection.
Fathali Shah has addressed a circular letter to his son, and to all the governors of provinces, announcing the complete victory which the Persian arms have gained over those of Russia. The following is a translation of this circular, from which we could not retrench the metaphorical ornaments used in the prolix and pompous language of the Orientals, and translate military terms according to European usages:
Translation of the Circular of Fathali Shah, king of Persia, addressed to his son Hussein Kuli Mirza, at Icuran.
"August fruit of the royal tree, blossomed grove of the garden of the empire, Hussein Kuli Mirza, let it be known to you, that whilst our banners were floating triumphant in the plains of Sultania, agitated by the Zephyrs of victory, the publick voice reaching the foot of our throne, informed us that the Russian troops, which had previously taken the town of Teflis, and laid siege to Erivan. At the first report of the new enterprise of the enemy, our invincible cohorts, animated by a heroic courage, and inspired only by battles and vengeance, like clouds of vigorous eagles, spreading the wings of diligence, put themselves suddenly in motion to go to the relief of that place, and to save it from the danger with which it was threatened. As soon as the enemy's camp was perceived from afar at the foot of the ramparts at Erivan, the brave general who commanded our army gave orders to the cavalry to charge first, and immediately afterwards made the company of carbineers advance. The Russians at first sustained the shock of our squadrons; but almost at the same moment, the infantry having arrived, they could no longer resist, and yielding to the Persian valour, they abandoned their posts, and took refuge in an old Mosque at some distance, where they entrenched themselves, after having had 1500 men killed and wounded.
"Some days after this happy event, the enemy, flattering themselves that the star of success, by a nocturnal surprize, might effect the darkness of their shame, came to fall at night upon our victorious camp like bats that dare not quit their obscure residence but in the absence of the sun. But our warriors, protected by a fortune always vigilant, being warned of their silent march, advanced boldly to meet them, and gave them a reception calculated to make them repent of their temerity. The action was warm and bloody; and the Russians seeing themselves broken at all quarters, fled in disorder, being pursued to their entrenchments, and leaving upwards of 900 of their men upon the field, of whom about the half had received mortal wounds, and the rest were made prisoners.
While this was passing, an escort of three hundred Georgians on horseback who were conducting a considerable convoy to the enemy's camp, were attacked on the road, and cut to pieces by a detachment of our army that had been sent to cut them off. The provisions were seized, and more than one hundred Georgians made prisoners; the rest of their troops having fallen in the action.
"The Russian general having been informed that we had given to the valorous Pir. Kouli Kan Kiasgar, our commission to go to and re-establish order in the province of Georgia, sent one of his lieutenants against him with 400 men, in order to frustrate his object, or at least to retard him as much as possible on his march. Our general was overtaken in the environs of Pelenk, where an obstinate battle took place; but the Russians were defeated, and 350 of them became food for the Persian fabres. After this victory Pir-Kouli Kan turned the reins of diligence towards a body of the enemy which was coming to join their army. Having joined, he charged them with vigour, and dispersed them like dust scattered by the wind. Their artillery, ammunition, and effects, all fell into the hands of the vanquishers.
"Impatient to complete the rout of the Russians, on the 9th of this month we caused to advance against them a chosen corps which we had hitherto kept in reserve. As they had time to rally their forces, they thought themselves able to face us, and waited our army with firmness. After some little skirmishes, the action became general and murderous. The first who signalized themselves by their bravery were the musketeers, who by their smart and repeated fires, mowed down a great number of the enemy. Our cavalry performed prodigies of valour, overthrowing every thing which opposed it. The Russians shewed themselves intrepid, but they could not withstand the Yranian impetuosity; they were routed, and our troops made such a dreadful carnage, that all the field of battle was strewed with their carcasses, and wet with streams of their blood.
"The two chiefs who commanded, Lewed and Dergon, with many other officers of distinction, and 6000 men, were killed and wounded.
"This memorable victory gained us 34 pieces of cannon, and many other objects of warlike ammunition.
"Those of the Russians who escaped, precipitately abandoned their camp and baggage, and fled towards Georgia. But we have given the necessary orders to pursue them, and we hope that they will sooner or later meet with the fate they merit.
"Wishing to circulate necessarily our kingdom, news of the general rout of the enemy's army, and to publish the splendid triumphs of our arms, we have dispatched couriers express to all our lieutenants and governors of provinces, to enjoin them to cause to be celebrated in their respective departments, by publick rejoicings, and solemn acts of grace, the signal victory which Heaven has accorded us.
"On the arrival of Mohammed Hussein-Heg, officer of our guard, who will transmit you this, you will hasten, on your peril, to fulfil exactly our intention, which is to order, in our capital, publick rejoicings and prayers, which are to be continued three days successively; and you will take care that they shall be accompanied with all the pomp and magnificence exacted by the circumstances and the place. Such is our supreme will.
(Signed) "FATHALI SHAH."
And sealed with the Royal Seal.
The . Cheban, 1219.
Foreign Intelligence, via Savanna.
Gottenburgh, September 6.—Every thing here indicates the approach of war.—The Swedish army is all in motion.—Several more regiments are ordered to Pomerania. The King was to leave Halingsburgh for Christianstadt, on the 7th inst.
Sept. 13.—This morning the Baron Corpelan, son of the Gov. of Gottenburgh, arrived from Christianstadt from the king, with very important despatches for England, with which he will embark to-morrow morning, in the packet in turn of sailing. Also arrived an English Messenger from St. Petersburg, with despatches for England.
Vienna, Sept. 7.—A Diet is to be held in the Tyrol, in consequence of the present circumstances, at which the Archduke John will preside in the name of his Imperial Majesty. He will, for this purpose, set off the day after to-morrow for Innsbruck.
The regiments of the kingdom of Hungary have been augmented with 12,000 men, Hungarian recruits, which the different counties have raised in a short time.
The number of our troops, which are now on their march for Italy and Germany, amount to 200,000 men.
The French Ambassador, M. Rochefoucault, has received instructions to communicate likewise to our court, the declaration given at Ratisbon on the part of the Emperor Napoleon, relative to the augmentation of the Austrian troops in Italy. No answer, however, has been returned.
Immediately on receiving intelligence that the Russian troops had advanced into the Austrian territory, the French Ambassador sent off a Courier to Paris.
We have a report that our court has received intelligence by a courier, that the fleet of transports that appeared off the coast of Naples on the 17th of August, has landed Russian troops in that territory.
Hamburg Sept. 17.—The prospect of the blockade of our river being soon raised, and the probability of our communication with England, by way of Cuxhaven, being immediately restored, has put us all in great spirits. We place the fullest reliance on these events, well knowing that the French are about to evacuate Hanover. Indeed we are positively assured that they march this day from Gottenburgh towards the Rhine, taking the route of Frankfort. Were the French not disposed to evacuate Hanover, there is no doubt but they would soon find the necessity of so doing, for we know that the Russian minister at Stralsund has notified to the Senate of that city, that two divisions of troops amounting to 16,000 men, would speedily arrive there, and it is also stated that 6000 Swedish under the command of their Sovereign, are also expected at that place.
It is whispered here that the French minister has proposed to our Senate the evacuation of Cuxhaven, on condition of a certain sum of money being advanced; this I have reason to believe is really the fact, but I think I may assure you that the Senate knows better than to comply, since there can be little doubt but the evacuation must necessarily take place.
This morning arrived another Hamburg mail, that was due yesterday. It brings a variety of intelligence respecting the preparations for war on the continent, but nothing of further importance than what is contained in the above extracts.
NOTICE.
A Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly to counteract the operations of that of George Whitfield, as relates to a divorce from his Wife Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Whitfield.
November 29.
From a Scotch paper.
LAW REPORT EXTRAORDINARY.
COURT OF PIE POUDRIE, SEPT 6.—CIVIL SIDE.
Baker, v. Seduction.
We purposely omit the name of the defendant, as the publication of it might be detrimental to him at the ensuing Edmonton statute, and it appeared that he was more unfortunate than guilty.
Fortuna crimen in illo
Non scclus invenies.
It was an action brought by a very respectable shopkeeper against the manager of one of the principal Theatres, for enticing away and seducing his only daughter, Miss Honoria Baker, and engaging her, without his consent, as one of the performers in his company of tragedians. It appeared by the evidence of the father, that the young lady had received a good education, but was passionately fond of the dramatic art; in fact, another Hypopolite Clairon.—She frequented private theatres, but so far was from indulging this propensity, that she served her precisely as that celebrated actress had been treated—she locked her up—his precautions were in vain—she contrived her escape, but by what means he was at a loss to conjecture. He sought after her for several weeks and beginning to despair of recovering her, when he accidentally heard she was playing a principal character in the defendant's company at Bartholomew Fair. He went and found her arrayed in the gorgeous costume of Clytemnestra, and upon his insisting on taking her home, the defendant interposed, and declared he had engaged her at a liberal salary, and should compel her to fulfil her engagement. The plaintiff attempted to use force, but he was soon overpowered, and he had no means of redress but an appeal to the court of Pie Poudre. The complaint having been fully stated, the defendant said the young woman came to him in company with a young man, who professed himself her husband. He had no reason to doubt the fact, particularly as the lady's appearance evidenced her cognizance of the comforts of matrimony. He engaged them both, and this, he said, was the sum and substance of his offence. It turned out that the said husband had been long a performer in the defendant's company, and had a wife before; and it was inferred that the defendant could not have been ignorant of this, and consequently must have been participant in the seduction of the plaintiff's daughter.
The Steward of the court addressed the Homage in a very sensible speech: he observed, that offences of this kind struck at the root of society, and that it was the duty of the defendant to have made an enquiry concerning so young a girl, before he presumed to engage her, and however he might be excusable in a moral point of view, for his attention to his own interest in obtaining a valuable actress, yet the parent who had lost the service of his child was justly entitled to a reasonable compensation.
The Homage were of the same opinion; they awarded the plaintiff 5l. damages, and ordered the defendant to restore the girl. The defendant was obliged to comply with the conditions before he could be permitted to recommence his performances.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Franklin, Smith, 77 days from Antwerp, Bal. last, John Newell, jun.—Oct. 5, in lat. 45, long 25, spoke ship Hunter, Gould, from Rotterdam bound to Baltimore, 18 days out.—Nov. 27, in lat. 36, long. 71, 50, sch't Hannah Bartlett, from New-York bound to St. Thomas, 2 days out.
Sch't Isabella, Pitts, 7 days from Philadelphia.
For SALE or RENT,
For One or more Years, that VALUABLE
LITTLE FARM WETWOOD,
About one Mile from the Borough,
Containing about 97 acres of choice Land, the soil produces Clover, &c. of superior quality to any in this part of the country. There are two good Dwelling Houses, Kitchen, a large Barn, and sundry other Houses; a large Apple Orchard, with a number of excellent Cherry and other Fruit Trees. The Garden, with a little attention, would be very profitable. This Farm is well worth the attention of many, as a pleasant retreat in the summer, and the great advantages arising from the ready sale of the productions of an industrious farmer, from such a promising soil.
ALSO,
Will be Rented, for One or more Years,
That large and commodious Wharf, belonging to the estate of John Hutchings, deceased, with a commodious Ware-House. The situation of this Wharf is well worth the attention of any Gentleman concerned in navigation, particularly in the West-India trade, as there are considerable vacant lands very suitable for Lumber Yards, &c. The great convenience of this Wharf is, that three ships may lie and load at the front, one at the end, and a small vessel within the wharf. It is also a commodious place for any Gentleman in the line of repairing vessels. There is also a small Wharf, about 60 feet to the westward of this, adjoining two bulk, which might be profitable to any Gentleman in the Lumber Line. If this property is not sold or rented by the 1st of January, it will then be rented on the premises, at 11 o'clock. For terms apply to
Capt. WM. CAMMACK, or
JOHN BROWN,
Administrator of the Estate of John Hutchings, dec'd.
Nov. 29. tds 311
A Valuable Seat on Puncoteague.
WILL BE SOLD, on the 26th day of December
next, upon the premises,
That Valuable SEAT
on the head of Puncoteague Creek, late the residence of David Bowman, Esq. deceased. There are on the premises, which contain about eight acres of Land, a handsome two story Dwelling-House, just finished, having two rooms and an entry below, a Dairy, Smoke-House, Kitchen, convenient Store House, and other necessary buildings.—The payments by direction of the Will of the deceased, will be by three annual installments, carrying interest from the day of sale, secured by bonds with approved security, and a mortgage on the premises; possession given on the day of sale.—Few situations on the Eastern-Shore are esteemed more desirable than this now offered for sale: lying on the head of the most navigable creek on the Eastern-Shore, in a very productive part of the County of Accomack, where living is cheap, and having proved from experience an excellent stand for a store, it is certainly a property that must be very desirable to any person wishing to fix themselves, and such an one as is but seldom for sale.
JOHN S. KER,
WILLIAM SEYMOUR, } Executors.
Accomack County, Nov. 19. t20Dec. 307
Norfolk Drawbridge Company.
A Meeting of the Stock-Holder's are requested on Saturday next, the 7th inst. at Benbridge's Hotel, at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon.
Luke Wheeler,
William Pennock,
Theo. Armistead.
December 2. St 320
NOTICE.
I intend to leave this State for a few
months.
December 2. St 321
Mathew Heary.
POSTSCRIPT.
Just as our paper was putting to press, Capt. M'Kinsey, of the ship Leonidas, from Liverpool, favoured us with a paper of the 9th October. The Prussians had taken possession of Hanover, and the blockade of Hamburg was expected to be raised immediately. The French on evacuating Cuxhaven, destroyed the batteries. The king of Prussia had forbidden the exportation of grain from his dominions.—American fine flour on the 8th, 52 a 54s. sterling.—Extracts in our next.
TO BE LET,
To the Highest Bidder, on the Premises,
On SATURDAY, the 7th of December,
On a Building Lease for 7 years, to commence from the 8th day of May next, subject to a condition of redemption whenever Alexander Campbell, one of the Tenants in common of the premises, shall attain the age of 21 years, and the other conditions contained in a draft of a lease here-in after referred to, and subject to the approbation of the Superior Court of Chancery, held in Williamsburg.
A Vacant LOT OF GROUND,
on Campbell's wharf, lying between the tenement heretofore occupied by Phinehas Dana, upon the said wharf, and the Fire-Proof House lately built by Thomas Price, on the south side of the lot first mentioned. Those who may incline to bid, are requested to apply to Robert B. Taylor, jun. or L. W. Tazewell, Esqrs. who will show them a draft of the Lease, which it is proposed to execute, wherein the particulars of the title, and the conditions of the Lease are fully recited.—This preliminary step is earnestly recommended to all who may wish to become Lessees of the Lot in question.
St. G. Tucker,
Guardian of Alexander Campbell.
St. G. Tucker,
Mortgagee of Dr. John Gilchrist, dec'd.
December 4. 2 322
STOLEN on Monday, the 2d inst.
A BOAT,
almost new, belonging to the schooner Maryland Mary—she is 15 feet long, built of oak, her bottom painted with varnish, her gunwale red; whoever will deliver her to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. shall receive Five Dollars.
December 4. St 323
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust executed by CHARLES MAHON, to secure a Debt due to JOHN WHITTINGTON,
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH,
AT THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE,
On MONDAY, the 16th inst. at 12 o'Clock,
All the interest of the said MAHON in
A HOUSE and LOT OF LAND,
Situate on the East side of Church-Street, and bounded as follows, to wit, "Beginning at a corner stone next to James Taylor's house and lot, leading thence Southwardly, or thereabouts, to a back ally formerly known by the name of Stammer's ally, thence leading a South-west course, or thereabouts, twenty feet to another corner stone, and from said corner stone leading about West North West along Whittle and Boush's land, up to Church-Street to another corner stone, thence along the front on Church-Street twenty feet to the first station, next to James Taylor's house and lot"—The original lease was for 19 years, and commenced on the 20th day of June, 1795.
THE TRUSTEE.
Wm. H. McCUTCHEON,
No. 41, MAIN-STREET,
Has received and offers for Sale, a general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
At the most reduced prices for CASH,
Among which are,
  6-4 and 7-4 Cloths,  White and coloured Threads,    Cassimeres, Coatings,  Dumities, Muslinets,    Forrest Cloths,  Printed Jeans and Marseilles    Rose and Striped Blankets,  Quiltings,    Red, Green, and Blue Sergees,  Bumbaras, Wildbores, and    Red and Green Baizes,  Dumats,    Flannels, Fancy Cloths,  Chintzes and Calicoes,    Thicksets and Velvets,  Furniture do. do.    7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens,  Black and Coloured India    German Dowelasses,  Persians,    Ticklenburgs and Hessians,  Bandannos and Flag Hdkfs.    Brown Hollands,  9-8 & 6-4 Cambric Muslins,    India Cottons, Cotton Stripes,  7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Black and    Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs,  Coloured do. do.    Pullicet and Romal do.  Book Muslins and Book Mus-    Silk Shawls,  lin Handkerchiefs,    3-4 and 6-4 Satin Check  Fine India Book Muslins,    Cambric Shawls,  Linen Checks, Ribbons,    Guernsey Frocks,  Fine India Sewing Silks,    Swansdowns, Turkey Downs,  English do. do.    and Toiletets,  Purple and Fancy Shawls,    Men and Women's Worsted  Madras Handkerchiefs,    and Cotton Hose,  Coat and Vest Buttons,    Pins, 3-1-2, 4-4 1-2, & 5 lbs.  Scissors, Razors & Penknives.  
ALSO,
A few Pipes Country GIN.
December 4. tf 324
NOTICE.
The Members of the Mutual Assurance Society, against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held on the first Monday in January next, which is the sixth day of the said month.
Any Member who doth not attend, at the said Meeting, in person or by proxy duly authorised, will be represented by the Member of the State Legislature, of the County, or the Senator of the District, wherein such absentee resides.
W. F. AST,
Principal Agent, M. A. S.
* The Printers in this State are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks. Richmond, Nov. 23, 1805. 12w 4w 325
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN HANCOCK, Jun. deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts regularly attested to the subscriber, on or before the first day of January, 1806, or this notice will be plead in bar to them thereafter.—And those indebted to said Estate, either by bond, note, or otherwise, are also requested to make immediate payment.
Thomas Calvert.
Princess Anne County, Dec. 4. 3w 326
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by Mr. EDWARD JOHNSTON to the Subscriber,
WILL BE SOLD,
Upon the premises, at Publick Auction, to the highest bidder, on the 23d day of December next, the unexpired term of and in the
LOT OF LAND,

MARTIN FISK, Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and for sale, 100 crates Crockery Ware, well assorted, 150 kegs F & FF Powder, 5 tons Shot, 150 cases Wrought Nails 4. 6. 8. 10. 20d. 60 kegs White Lead, 50 bbls Oznaburgs, 20 cases Hibbert's Porter, 50 boxes Short Pipes, 1500 lb. Seine Twine, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE & CUTLERY.
ON HAND, 20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee, 25 Hds. Muscovado Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 30 chests Hyson 15 do. Hyson Skin } TEAS. 10 do. Young Hyson 8 do. Imperial 10 Hds. Old Antigua Rum, 60 barrels Rye Whiskey, 30 do. Apple Brandy. October 4. tf 184
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Gross, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Peter, lying at my Wharf, 1280 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 92 Crates EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pors. A. Maclure. September 16. tf 148
NOTICE. All Persons indebted to the Estate of Captain Thomas Clark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims against it, to furnish their accounts properly authenticated to Alexander Clark, Adm'or. October 30. tf 241
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
FOR SALE, On board the Brig Two Friends, — Baylan, Master. 26 000 BRICKS. 4 000 PAVING TILE. 200 GIN CASES. William Pennock. October 27. tf 228
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Laces, plain and fashionable LACED SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the Ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 156
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ship Frederick, from Liverpool, his WOOLLENS AND HARDWARE. AND ALSO, By the Brig Triumphant, Captain Foster, from London, An extensive choice assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS. All of which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms. October 18. tf 313
150 Firkins Choice Philadelphia BUTTER. For Sale by James Maurice & Co. October 23. tf 225
Hibbert's Porter and Brown Stout. Received per the Ship Shepherdess, from London, a further supply of Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Robert Maitland, & Co. November 6. tf 256
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Has received by the Ship Planter, Boush, from London, and Frederick, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town. Among which are
  17 Bales of Napt Cottons.  16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats.    10 do. of Rose Blankets.  6 Trunks of Manchester.    10 do. Stripe do.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.    10 do. White and Red Flannels.  30 Casks Shot.    10 do. White Plains and Kerseys.  150 Kegs of Gunpowder.    12 do. Blue do.  40 Casks Nails.    14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick.  4 do. Seine Twine.    6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  6 Trunks Mens' and Women's Worsted Hose.    2 do. Yarn Hose.  3 Bales of Oznaburgs.    2 do. Carpeting and Carpets.  Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.    8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.    The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
A FEW CASES OF KENDAL COTTONS, are just received by J. & W. Southgate. ALSO—A FEW CASES OF EXCELLENT MARTINIQUE CORDIALS. November 11. tf 268
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the public, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 269
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN. PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED, Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter, Containing a General View of the Principles and Improvements of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA. BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work—it is a system of chemistry divested of such technical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to Improvements in various Arts. Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under difficulties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantick scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "dreary void." To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of vivifying airs, and of airs and other fluids into solids, are processes which although inferior to many in chemistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen. The respectable Cultivators of land will be much benefited by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making manures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best adapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-peter were procured for the powder manufacturers as to enable the French government to prosecute their war!
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate between the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the constituents of medicinal springs; to detect the adulterations of Wines and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals. The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Saltpetre—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tanning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vegetable Matter—Of Dying and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry. No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often mispent by the artists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following extracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jefferson—and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon. "MONTICELLO, August 1805." "Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptal has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation." "Accept of my salutations, "and assurances of respect." "TH: JEFFERSON." "MOUNT-VERNON, 18th September 1805." "I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will think, do great good to society and . . . by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can." "BUSH. WASHINGTON." But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beauty, the Connection, the Importance of the Science which I wish to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land. You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and interesting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear. T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 300 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy. * * Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
  10d, 12d, 20d,  Nails,  8d  per lb.    Sheathing  do.  7 1-2d  per lb.    4d,  do.  10d  per M.    5d,  do.  9s  7 1-2d    6d, 10d, 12d, and 20d,  Brads,  8d  per lb.    4d,  do.  4s  6d    5d,  do.  3s  do.    6d,  do.  2s  7 1-2d    8d,  do.  2s  7 1-2d    ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LELYN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsy, 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 Almina, 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 CLESTS 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. 2aw 12m. 1
LEO THE TENTH. E. BRONSON, IS PREPARING TO PUBLISH, FROM THE LORENZO PRESS, "The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth, BY WILLIAM ROSCOE."
CONDITIONS. I. This work will be elegantly printed in octavo, upon a new type and superfine woven paper. II. It will be comprised in four volumes of about 480 pages each. III. Each volume will be ornamented with an elegant copperplate engraving by Mr. Edwin. The engravings are portraits of LEO X. ALBUS, one of the first printers, LUTHER, and RAPHAEL, taken from original paintings. IV. The price will be two dollars and fifty cents a volume in boards. To such, however, as may choose to become subscribers before the publication of the second volume, the work will be delivered at two dollars a volume. V. The work will be put to press immediately, and the first volume will be ready for subscribers in a few weeks. The Editor is the only person, as he believes, in the United States who possesses a copy of this original, elegant and interesting work. This copy, which is in quarto, was sent from England before the publication of the work there, and could not be sold in this country at less than forty for fifty dollars. Considering the time which must elapse before the English copy can be imported for sale, and the immense difference in price between that and the proposed edition, the editor flatters himself with a belief that his will meet with liberal encouragement and a rapid sale. * * Subscriptions received at the Office of the Publick Ledger Philadelphia, August 21. 171
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he favours 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. tf 170
TO UNDERWRITERS, MERCHANTS, &c. THE Subscriber, Proprietor of the Royal Gazette and Batha Advertiser, published at Nassau, has been, and purposes to continue transmitting, by every opportunity, early and correct information to subscribers in Europe and America, of the arrivals, clearances, captures, and misfortunes, that may happen to vessels about these and the different West India Islands. As the procuring and forwarding such information, will occupy much time, and be attended with considerable expense—to insure this attention, it will be necessary that men interested in mercantile and other information, should subscribe with liberality to his Gazette. It is published twice a week, price eight dollars and a half per annum. One hal in advance. SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received in London, by the proprietor of the Courier; at Liverpool, by Messrs. T. & J. Moss, merchants, and the proprietor of the Mercantile Chronicle; at Greenock, by the proprietor of the Advertiser; at Dublin, by J. Wilson, Esq. American Consul; in Savannah, by the proprietor of the Museum; in Charleston, by the proprietors of The City Gazette, The Courier, and The Times; in Norfolk, by the proprietor of the Publick Ledger; in Baltimore, by Mr. G. Douglass, and the proprietors of the American; in Philadelphia, by Mr. C. P. Wayne, and the proprietor of the True American; in New-York, by T. & J. S. Smedes, E. Sergeant & Co. and the proprietors of the Morning Chronicle, and of the Daily Advertiser. ROBERT WILSON. Nassau, (New-Providenc), June 28.
TO PRINTERS. I WILL DISPOSE OF A FONT OF BURGE OIS TYPE, Upon which the Publick Ledger is at present printed. It consists of about 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, with French and Latin accents; has been carefully used; and is almost as good as when new. Should the whole be too much, any one who might incline to purchase on half, will please to make application, by letters postpaid, or personally, at this Office. The terms will be liberal, and a credit will be given, if required, to a purchaser who can give good security in Norfolk or Baltimore. John Cowper.
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.
PREPARING FOR THE PRESS, And will be published early in the Spring, in one closely printed volume, THE SPIRIT OF THE PUBLICK JOURNALS;
BEING an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. and which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805. The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the Baltimore Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. August 28.
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, printed on paper of a superior quality, for Sale at this Office.
Landing on Maxwell's wharf, from New-York, 40 Barrels New Prime PORK, City Inspection.—For Sale by Jas. & Thos. Tucker. November 25. 3t 305
LIVERPOOL SALT, &c. &c. FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Ship Jane, William Colley, Master, from Liverpool—consisting of 12,000 Bushels STOVED SALT—Loose and in Sacks. 100 Crates QUEENS WARE—Assorted. 25 Casks NAILS—3d, to 20. 5 Bales BLUE KERSEYS. 3 do. BLUE PLAINS. 2 do. low priced BLUE & BROWN CLOTHS. 10 do. DUFFIL BLANKETS—Assorted. 10 do. ROSE BLANKETS do. 3 do. BLUE DUFFILS do. 18 Tons COAL. William Pennock. November 8. tf 261
To be Leased, For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next. A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to the tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. P. Barraud. November 18. tf 288
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main-Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Brig Panton, Captain Ambley—Consisting of 157 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13. tf 271
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALS. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. Au 19. tf 77
LANDING At the Subscriber's Wharf, from on board the Ship Ann, 200 Gross BOTTLES. 35 Boxes WINDOW GLASS. 4000 Bushels COALS. For sale by A. Maclure. September 4. tf 122
TO RENT, And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Menop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offers for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7660 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Plaitillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufacturer's prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Baakgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chesmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. September 25. Apply as above. 164
JUST RECEIVED, From Charleston, and for Sale at this Office, PRICE ONE DOLLAR, A FEW COPIES OF INDEPENDENCE, Comedy, in Five Acts, as performed at the Theatre Charleston, with unbounded applause. By WILLIAM IGOO, Of St. George, Dorchester, South-Carolina. October 4. 6t 186
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.